Narrative Writing for 3rd Graders: Master the Art of Storytelling

Question 1

What is the correct order of events in a story?

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1. Introduction, 2. Rising Action, 3. Climax, 4. Falling Action, 5. Resolution

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1. Climax, 2. Rising Action, 3. Introduction, 4. Falling Action, 5. Resolution

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1. Introduction, 2. Falling Action, 3. Rising Action, 4. Climax, 5. Resolution

Question 2

When writing a story, which of these is NOT a part of its structure?

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Climax

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Beginning

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Middle

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Resolution

Question 3

Which writing technique helps make stories more vivid and engaging?

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Descriptive language

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Complicated vocabulary

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Long sentences

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Formal tone

Question 4

When writing a narrative story, what should be your main focus?

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Telling an engaging story

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Writing a long story

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Using fancy words

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Writing perfectly

Question 5

Which of these is the correct order of a story?

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Beginning, Middle, End

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Middle, Beginning, End

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End, Middle, Beginning

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a key part of a story?

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Theme

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Characters

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Plot

Question 7

Why do writers use dialogue in their stories?

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To show what characters are thinking and feeling

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To summarize the story

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To make the story more exciting

Question 8

What is the difference between a narrator and a character?

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A narrator tells the story, while a character is part of the story

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A character tells the story, while a narrator is part of the story

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There is no difference between a narrator and a character

Question 9

What is the main message or lesson of a story called?

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Theme

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Plot

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Setting

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a story?

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To tell a story

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To persuade the reader

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To inform the reader

Question 11

Which is NOT a good thing about a story?

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It includes things that do not help the story

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It has clear events.

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It uses interesting words.

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Its characters are ones the reader can believe in

Question 12

In a narrative story, which part does NOT come after the beginning?

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Instructions

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Middle

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End

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a type of conflict in a story?

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Character vs. technology

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Character vs. character

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Character vs. nature

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Character vs. self

Question 14

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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Similes use 'like' or 'as', while metaphors do not

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Similes compare two things, while metaphors do not

Question 15

In a story, which part introduces the characters, setting, and problem?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

Question 16

Why do writers use descriptive language?

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To help readers visualize the story

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To make the story more exciting

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To explain the characters' feelings

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To summarize the plot

Question 17

Which helps make dialogue sound real?

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Using quotation marks

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Using lots of adjectives

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Writing in a formal style

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Avoiding contractions

Question 18

Which is a good way to plan a story?

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Write an outline

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Draw a picture

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Talk to a friend

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Start writing right away

Question 19

What do transition words do in a story?

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They connect different parts of the story

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They introduce new characters

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They describe the characters' feelings

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They summarize the plot

Question 20

Which part of a story comes first?

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Exposition

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Rising action

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Climax

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Falling action

Question 21

How can you make sure your story has a clear ending?

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Tie up loose ends

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Leave the ending a mystery

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Add more conflict at the end

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Use a magic spell to solve the problem

Question 22

The first step in writing a story is to:

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Brainstorm ideas

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Write the ending

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Create character names

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Write a draft

Question 23

An opinion is NOT an element of a story.

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Opinion

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Setting

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Conflict

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Resolution

Question 24

Descriptive language is used to:

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Describe the setting and characters

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Express the author's opinion

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Sum up the main events

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Create a conflict

Question 25

A narrative writing unit helps students to:

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Tell stories effectively

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Write different types of poems

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Learn about different kinds of books

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Get ready for a test

Question 26

The main problem in a story usually happens in the:

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Middle

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Beginning

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End

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Resolution

Question 27

A character is different from a setting because a character is a:

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Person or animal

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Place or event

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Both a person and a place

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Neither a person nor a place

Question 28

Why is it important to control the pace of a narrative story?

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It keeps readers engaged and prevents boredom.

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It allows writers to include every detail.

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It is only important in adventure stories.

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It is not important in storytelling.

Question 29

What's the best reason to use descriptive words in writing?

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To help readers visualize the story in their minds.

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To make the story sound more impressive.

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To make the story go faster.

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To help readers understand the characters.

Question 30

Which answer is an example of dialogue?

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He said, 'I will protect the kingdom!'

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The brave knight charged into battle.

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The dragon roared loudly.

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The princess danced gracefully.

Question 31

What's a good way to connect two sentences?

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With a linking word.

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With a comma.

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With a period.

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With a question mark.

Question 32

What's the difference between something that's true and something someone thinks is true?

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A fact is something you can prove, an opinion is what you believe.

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A fact is what you think, an opinion is something you can prove.

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A fact is what you see, an opinion is what you hear.

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A fact is what you feel, an opinion is what you touch.

Question 33

What does a plot diagram show you?

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The different parts of a story.

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How to write a story.

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The ending of a story.

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The setting of a story.

Question 34

What's the most exciting part of a story called?

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Climax

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Resolution

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Falling action

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Rising action

Question 35

What happens in the falling action of a story?

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The action slows down.

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The conflict is resolved.

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The characters face a new challenge.

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The story ends.

Question 36

Parts of a story usually have a:

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Beginning, middle, and end.

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Middle, end, and resolution.

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Beginning, middle, and resolution.

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End, resolution, and resolution.

Question 37

Which sentence shows two characters talking to each other?

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He greeted his friend with a smile.

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The boy walked down the street.

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The sun was shining brightly.

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She was feeling happy and excited.

Question 38

The word 'conflict' in a story means:

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The problem the characters must solve.

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The way the story ends.

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The setting of the story.

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The main character of the story.

Question 39

The setting of a story is:

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Where and when the story happens.

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Who the characters are.

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What the problem is.

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How the story ends.

Question 40

Why do writers use sensory details to describe the setting?

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To make the setting feel more real and exciting for readers

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To help readers understand the characters better

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To explain what is happening in the story

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To show how much the writer knows about the topic

Question 41

How can a writer make characters in a story feel like real people?

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By adding details about them

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By making them funny

Question 42

In a narrative story, what is the correct order of events?

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Beginning, middle, end

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Middle, end, beginning

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Beginning, end, middle

Question 43

Why do we use descriptive language in a narrative story?

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To make the story more vivid and immersive for readers

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To summarize key events

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To move the plot forward

Question 44

Which example shows effective use of dialogue?

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“I can't wait to start this new chapter!” exclaimed Alex.

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Alex thought to himself, 'I'm excited for this new beginning.'

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Alex voiced, 'I'm feeling excited about this new start.'

Question 45

How does a narrative story differ from an expository text?

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Narrative stories tell a story, while expository texts share information.

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Narrative stories are written in the first person, while expository texts are written in the third person.

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Narrative stories are longer than expository texts.

Question 46

Why are transitions used in narrative stories?

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To connect events and ideas, guiding the reader through the story

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To create suspense

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To show the author's feelings

Question 47

What is the purpose of a resolution in a narrative story?

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To conclude the story and resolve any conflicts

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To introduce new characters or events

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To foreshadow future events

Question 48

Which conclusion is effective in a narrative story?

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The main character learns a valuable lesson and returns home wiser.

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The main character wakes up and realizes it was all a dream.

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The main character is suddenly transported to a different world.

Question 49

When writing a narrative story, what is the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Creating an engaging and compelling story for the reader

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Using many illustrations and visuals

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Using advanced vocabulary and complex sentences