Question 1

Write a narrative journal entry
-Write a journal entry about a time you forced yourself to do something you feared. What did you learn from the experience, and how did it change you?

Accepted Answer

Today, I faced one of my biggest fears head-on. I have always been terrified of public speaking, but I knew that in order to advance in my career, I needed to overcome this fear. So, when the opportunity arose to give a presentation at a work conference, I forced myself to volunteer.

As the day of the presentation approached, my anxiety grew stronger. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat, and I was constantly on edge. But I knew that I had to push through and face my fear. When the time came to step onto the stage, I took a deep breath and began speaking. Surprisingly, as I started talking, my nerves began to fade away. I found myself becoming more and more comfortable with each passing minute.

After the presentation, I received positive feedback from my colleagues and even some praise from my boss. I felt a sense of accomplishment and pride that I had never experienced before. I realized that by forcing myself to do something I feared, I had not only conquered that fear, but I had also gained confidence in myself and my abilities.

This experience changed me in so many ways. I learned that I am capable of facing my fears and coming out stronger on the other side. I also gained a newfound sense of self-assurance and belief in my own capabilities. I now feel more confident in taking on new challenges and stepping out of my comfort zone. Overall, this experience has shown me that sometimes, the things we fear the most can become our greatest triumphs.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences punctuates a person's exact words appropriately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Donna told me that "she didn't feel well." 
B)  "You're getting on my last nerve," said Julio. 
C)  Please tell Chris "to fix the car." 
D)  "She said to budget the money appropriately." 
A)  Donna told me that "she didn't feel well." 
B)  "You're getting on my last nerve," said Julio. 
C)  Please tell Chris "to fix the car." 
D)  "She said to budget the money appropriately." B

Question 3

Which of the following is the best topic sentence for a narrative paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  My sister is in college as an economics major. 
B)  I liked living in Florida during my childhood. 
C)  My two dogs require a lot of my attention. 
D)  Making lunches for the homeless made me appreciate my house and the comforts it provides. 
A)  My sister is in college as an economics major. 
B)  I liked living in Florida during my childhood. 
C)  My two dogs require a lot of my attention. 
D)  Making lunches for the homeless made me appreciate my house and the comforts it provides. D

Question 4

Which of the following is an appropriately punctuated exact quotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My brother said I want to go to that concert." 
B)  Janay told us that "the meeting last night was very productive." 
C)  It makes me wonder, What kind of a person would do such a thing? 
D)  "Do you have any idea how much this means to me?" Christopher asked. 
A)  "My brother said I want to go to that concert." 
B)  Janay told us that "the meeting last night was very productive." 
C)  It makes me wonder, What kind of a person would do such a thing? 
D)  "Do you have any idea how much this means to me?" Christopher asked.

Question 5

Write a narrative journal entry
-Write a journal entry about a time you made a difficult decision that was questioned by others. What was it, and in what way did others disagree?

Accepted Answer

Dear Journal,

Today was a tough day. I

Question 6

Which of the following is not an effective transition for a narrative paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  on the other hand 
B)  finally 
C)  next 
D)  suddenly 
A)  on the other hand 
B)  finally 
C)  next 
D)  suddenly

Question 7

The point of the narrative should be part of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  details 
B)  topic sentence 
C)  title 
D)  action 
A)  details 
B)  topic sentence 
C)  title 
D)  action

Question 8

The best way to organize a narrative is to tell ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the ending of the story first, and then explain how it happened 
B)  the story in the order it happened 
C)  it in emphatic order, from the least exciting part to the most exciting 
D)  what happened in the order it occurs to you 
A)  the ending of the story first, and then explain how it happened 
B)  the story in the order it happened 
C)  it in emphatic order, from the least exciting part to the most exciting 
D)  what happened in the order it occurs to you

Question 9

Write a narrative journal entry
-Reflect on times in your life when you have tried to avoid being perceived as an outsider. List some of those experiences, and indicate in a second column what you did to try to counteract the impression that you were the "other." Choose one experience from the list and develop it into a narrative journal entry.

Accepted Answer

Experiences of trying to avoid being per

Question 10

Create a topic sentence for the list of details.
-The bully walked through the park looking for a victim.
He spotted little Marco on the swings.
The bully called Marco a baby and pushed him off the swing.
Marco didn't cry or run away.
He told the bully that he would not fight him.
Marco suggested that they share the swing or play a game together.
The bully just smiled and walked away.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary: Today at th

Question 11

Some of the following sentences are good topic sentences for a narrative. Some are too big to develop in one paragraph or are too narrow to be developed. Some make no specific point. Place an X beside good topic sentences.
-a. ____ I learned to be responsible during the six years I spent in New York.
b. ____ My mother demonstrated true strength when our house was destroyed in a fire.
c. ____ The care that I received at the hospital after my accident eliminated my mistrust of doctors.
d. ____ Roberto decided to work during summer vacation.
e. ____ Two men were charged with the crime.
f. ____ Graduating from high school was the happiest moment of my life.
g. ____ My dad had a tough childhood.
h. ____ Mike was extremely frightened during his first rollercoaster ride.
i. ____ My family went on a road trip every summer, and each one was a disaster.
j. ____ My first day at my new job taught me the importance of teamwork.

Accepted Answer

a. ____ I learned to be responsible duri

Question 12

Of the following, choose the best topic sentence for a narrative paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A)  On my first day as a volunteer at the hospice, I learned that I could actually make a difference in a stranger's life. 
B)  Singing karaoke is my secret passion. 
C)  My Spanish teacher in high school was a sarcastic person who hid a caring heart. 
D)  I found out that making a healthy holiday dinner is easy if you follow these steps. 
A)  On my first day as a volunteer at the hospice, I learned that I could actually make a difference in a stranger's life. 
B)  Singing karaoke is my secret passion. 
C)  My Spanish teacher in high school was a sarcastic person who hid a caring heart. 
D)  I found out that making a healthy holiday dinner is easy if you follow these steps.

Question 13

Which is the best question writers should ask to make sure they have a point to the narrative they are writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  What specific details can I use to make my narrative interesting? 
B)  Is my topic too big? 
C)  What order should I use to organize my narrative? 
D)  What is my attitude toward what happened? 
A)  What specific details can I use to make my narrative interesting? 
B)  Is my topic too big? 
C)  What order should I use to organize my narrative? 
D)  What is my attitude toward what happened?

Question 14

Which of the following is not a good rule for coming up with an effective narrative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pick a big topic. 
B)  Be interesting. 
C)  Stay in order. 
D)  Be clear. 
A)  Pick a big topic. 
B)  Be interesting. 
C)  Stay in order. 
D)  Be clear.

Question 15

Which order is usually the best choice for a narration paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  time order 
B)  spatial order 
C)  most important to least important 
D)  least important to most important 
A)  time order 
B)  spatial order 
C)  most important to least important 
D)  least important to most important

Question 16

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to gather details for a narrative paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  freewriting 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  grouping ideas 
D)  memorizing 
A)  freewriting 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  grouping ideas 
D)  memorizing

Question 17

Why is it important to use specific details in a narrative?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the narrative is too general throughout, it comes across as dull. 
B)  Without specific details, the reader cannot follow the story. 
C)  Specific details make the order of a narrative less confusing. 
D)  The narrative's dominant impression is created with specific details. 
A)  If the narrative is too general throughout, it comes across as dull. 
B)  Without specific details, the reader cannot follow the story. 
C)  Specific details make the order of a narrative less confusing. 
D)  The narrative's dominant impression is created with specific details.

Question 18

____ means telling a story with a point.

Accepted Answer

A)  Description 
B)  Illustration 
C)  Narration 
D)  Comparison 
A)  Description 
B)  Illustration 
C)  Narration 
D)  Comparison

Question 19

Which of the following is an appropriate topic sentence for a narrative paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  Winning is everything. 
B)  I want to tell you about my dog. 
C)  My mother is the most influential person in my life. 
D)  Winning an art contest in high school made me more confident about my creative abilities. 
A)  Winning is everything. 
B)  I want to tell you about my dog. 
C)  My mother is the most influential person in my life. 
D)  Winning an art contest in high school made me more confident about my creative abilities.

Question 20

A narrative differs from a description in that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  relies on separate details 
B)  conveys a dominant impression 
C)  covers an event in a time sequence 
D)  contains transitions 
A)  relies on separate details 
B)  conveys a dominant impression 
C)  covers an event in a time sequence 
D)  contains transitions

Exam 4: Narration

Write a narrative journal entry -Write a journal entry about a time you forced yourself to do something you feared. What did you learn from the experience, and how did it change you?

Which of the following sentences punctuates a person's exact words appropriately?

Which of the following is the best topic sentence for a narrative paragraph?

Which of the following is an appropriately punctuated exact quotation?

Write a narrative journal entry -Write a journal entry about a time you made a difficult decision that was questioned by others. What was it, and in what way did others disagree?

Which of the following is not an effective transition for a narrative paragraph?

The point of the narrative should be part of the _____.

The best way to organize a narrative is to tell ____.

Of the following, choose the best topic sentence for a narrative paragraph.

Which is the best question writers should ask to make sure they have a point to the narrative they are writing?

Which of the following is not a good rule for coming up with an effective narrative?

Which order is usually the best choice for a narration paragraph?

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to gather details for a narrative paragraph?

Why is it important to use specific details in a narrative?

____ means telling a story with a point.

Which of the following is an appropriate topic sentence for a narrative paragraph?

A narrative differs from a description in that it ____.

Writing a Paragraph

Illustration

Description

Process

Comparison or Contrast

Classification

Definition

Cause and Effect

Argument

Writing an Essay

Different Essay Patterns: Part I

Different Essay Patterns: Part II

Using Research to Strengthen Essays

Writing From Reading

The Simple Sentence

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination

Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination

Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Using Parallelism in Sentences

Using Adjectives and Adverbs

Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Using Verbs Correctly

Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case

Punctuation

Spelling

Words That Sound Alikelook Alike

Word Choice

Sentence Variety

Filters