AnswersMJ Language Arts 3 AdvancedWriting a Personal Narrative about an Important Person

Writing a Personal Narrative about an Important Person — Quiz Answers

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Which element of a personal narrative would be best for Millie to include next?

A
a strong example that shows how Mrs. Connor’s changed the neighborhood with her energy and community work
B
interesting details about classmates the narrator met while in Mrs. Connor’s high school biology class
C
a conclusion that tells the effect Mrs. Connors had on the narrator’s life and brings the action of the story to a close
D
some background information that introduces Mrs. Connors to the reader and sets up the story
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What would best improve Richard’s narrative?

A
background information about his relationship to Elsie
B
strong examples that demonstrate Elsie’s qualities
C
descriptive words that label the qualities of Elsie
D
an explanation of the effect Elsie has had on his life
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When developing a personal narrative, it is important to include

A
strong examples.
B
fictional elements.
C
descriptive labels.
D
exaggerations.
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In a personal narrative, the narrator can best highlight the qualities of the subject with

A
descriptive labels.
B
strong examples.
C
concluding statements.
D
background information.
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Read the beginning of George’s personal narrative. Student Work 1.Sue worked at the local grocery store. 2.She was in charge of stocking the shelves. 3. She had to arrive at work before daylight, so she could work in the food aisles before the first customers arrived. What problem needs to be fixed in George’s narrative?

A
George needs to change the pronoun “she” to the pronoun “they.”
B
George needs to include himself as a character in the narrative.
C
George needs to provide background information about Sue.
D
George needs to add a time relationship between sentences 1 and 2.
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The middle section of a personal narrative needs to include

A
strong examples that highlight the subject’s qualities.
B
effects that the subject has had on the narrator’s life.
C
information about characters other than the subject.
D
background information that introduces the subject.
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Read the first sentences in Dorthea’s personal narrative. Student Work 1. Jamie and Jeremy are my next door neighbors. 2. They are brother and sister. 3. Everyday, myself walks to school with them. What problem needs to be fixed in Dorthea’s narrative?

A
Dorthea should identify herself as a character in her narrative.
B
The pronoun “they” should be replaced with the pronoun “we.”
C
In sentence 3, Dorthea should identify herself with a different pronoun.
D
The word “Everyday” should be removed from the beginning of sentence 3.
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What would best improve Delilah’s narrative?

A
information about her cat’s background
B
words that label the qualities of her cat
C
examples that demonstrate her cat’s qualities
D
explanation of the effect her cat had on her life

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