Narrative Writing for 1st Graders: Learn to Craft Engaging Stories

Question 1

Which type of poem is known for its playful rhythm and often features humorous stories with silly rhymes at the end of each line?

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Limerick

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Haiku

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Ballad

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Epic

Question 2

We're learning about special words writers use to make stories more exciting, called 'figurative language'.

Which of these compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Personification

Question 3

What writing technique helps authors create vivid images in readers' minds?

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Imagery

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 4

Which one is NOT a type of poem?

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A story about your favorite toy

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A song with rhyming words

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A short poem about nature with only three lines

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A funny poem about a silly story

Question 5

Which sentence uses a metaphor, where one thing is compared to another using the word 'like'?

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The waves were like gentle giants.

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The wind was blowing softly.

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The sunshine felt warm on my skin.

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The grass was green and lush.

Question 6

Which sentence uses a simile?

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The sun is like a golden ball.

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The moon is dark.

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The clouds are white.

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The stars are twinkling.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a part of a poem?

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Plot

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Rhyme

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Meter

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Figurative language

Question 8

Which sentence uses a simile?

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The moon is like a silver coin.

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The sun is bright.

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The wind is blowing.

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The grass is green.

Question 9

Which sentence uses a simile, which is a comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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The sun is like a bright, yellow ball in the sky.

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The sun shines bright.

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The wind blows softly.

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The flower is red.

Question 10

What is NOT a part of a poem?

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A long story

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Beautiful words

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Lines that rhyme

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A special beat

Question 11

Which sentence uses a simile?

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The sun is as bright as a diamond.

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The wind is blowing hard.

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The car is very fast.

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The clouds are white and fluffy.

Question 12

Which sentence compares something using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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The fluffy clouds are like cotton balls.

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The sun is shining brightly.

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The wind is blowing softly.

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The rain is falling heavily.

Question 13

Which type of poem tells a story, like one you might read in a book?

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Story Poem

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Happy Poem

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Animal Poem

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Silly Poem

Question 14

Which type of writing is NOT a poem?

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Short story

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Nursery rhyme

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Limerick

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Haiku

Question 15

Which sentence uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?

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The sun is as bright as a lightbulb.

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The clouds are white.

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The wind is blowing.

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The rain is falling.

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a type of figurative language, where words are used in a non-literal way?

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Literal

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a type of poem?

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Novel

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Haiku

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Limerick

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Sonnet

Question 18

You want to write a poem that tells a story. Which type of poem should you write?

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Narrative poem

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Haiku

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Limerick

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Lyric poem

Question 19

Which type of writing is a short poem with only three lines?

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Haiku

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Novel

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Play

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Letter

Question 20

When a writer compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as', what is this called?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 21

Imagine the wind can talk like a person. Which sentence shows this?

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The wind whispered through the trees like a friend sharing a secret.

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The wind blew through the trees quietly.

Question 22

What is a special way we can use words to compare two different things using 'like' or 'as'?

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A simile

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A rhyme

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An adjective

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An exclamation

Question 23

Before you start writing your poem, what's the most important thing to think about?

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What you want to say

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How to make it rhyme

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How long each line should be

Question 24

What makes poetry unique and different from other types of writing?

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Poetry has a beat and rhythm, like a song.

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Poetry uses special words that don't make sense together.

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Poetry is always about real-life events.

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Poetry is very long and has many pages.

Question 25

Which type of poem shares a story about brave characters and exciting adventures?

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Ballad

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Limerick

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Haiku

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Ode

Question 26

Which type of poem tells a story, like a fairy tale?

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Narrative poem

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Limerick

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Ode

Question 27

Who or what in a story experiences events and takes action?

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The characters

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The narrator

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The setting

Question 28

Which type of poem tells a story?

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Narrative Poem

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Descriptive Poem

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Lyrical Poem

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Haiku

Question 29

In a poem that tells a story, which part is most important for describing what happens?

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The events of the story

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The characters in the story

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The setting of the story

Question 30

What type of language do we use when we compare two things without saying 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 31

Which of these sentences uses a simile?

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The moon is as bright as the sun.

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The wind is blowing through the trees.

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The flowers are beautiful.

Question 32

When a poem has words that sound the same at the end of the lines, what is it called?

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Rhyme

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Meter

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Rhythm

Question 33

Which sentence uses the words 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison?

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The wind howls like a wolf.

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The sun is bright.

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The clouds are dark.

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The rain falls softly.

Question 34

Which of these is **not** a type of poem?

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Recipe

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Poem

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Limerick

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Sonnet

Question 35

How do rhythm and rhyme make poems sound like music?

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By making the words flow smoothly and easily

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By making the poems sound silly and funny

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By helping the poet tell a story

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By making the poems look pretty on the page

Question 36

What's the biggest difference between old-style poems and new-style poems?

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Old-style poems have to follow strict rules, while new-style poems can be more free.

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Old-style poems are always about love, while new-style poems can be about anything.

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Old-style poems are only written in English, while new-style poems can be written in any language.

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Old-style poems are always written in the past tense, while new-style poems are always written in the present tense.

Question 37

How can poets use their writing to make a difference in the world?

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Poets can write poems that tell important stories and bring attention to problems.

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Poets can use their words to talk about problems in the world and encourage people to make a change.

Question 38

Listen to this poem and answer the question. The cat sat on the mat. He was a fluffy black cat. Which of the following is a literary device used in the poem?

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Alliteration

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Onomatopoeia

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a step in the writing process?

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Taking a nap

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Thinking about ideas

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Writing a first draft

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Making changes

Question 40

Poets use words to paint pictures in our minds. Which of these is NOT a way they do that?

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They describe how much time passes.

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They describe what things look like.

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They describe what things sound like.

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They describe what things smell like.

Question 41

How can poems help us understand the world around us?

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Poems can tell stories and share ideas that show us different ways of thinking and feeling.

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Poems are only for fun and have nothing to do with the real world.

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Only famous people write poems, and they are too hard for us to understand.

Question 42

When a writer uses words like 'golden' or 'sparkling' to describe something, what writing technique are they using?

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Using figurative language!

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Using plain language?

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Using synonyms?

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Using antonyms?

Question 43

How do poets make their poems sound sad?

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By using words that describe sad feelings

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By using words that rhyme

Question 44

When writing a good story, which of these is NOT an important part to include?

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Shopping List

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Characters

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Setting

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Plot

Question 45

Which sentence hints at something that might happen later in a story?

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The dark clouds rolled in quickly.

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The cat happily chased its tail.

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The children ran excitedly to the playground.

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The little girl smiled at her new friend.

Question 46

What is the main purpose of the setting in a story?

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To tell the reader where and when the story takes place

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To introduce the characters

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To describe the mood of the story

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To explain the problem

Question 47

Which of these words describes how a character feels?

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Happy

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Tall

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Running

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Green

Question 48

What is the order in which events happen in a story called?

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Plot

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Setting

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Theme

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Characters

Question 49

Which of these ideas would make a good plot for a story?

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A boy going on a journey to find his lost dog

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A cat playing with a toy mouse

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A tree growing new leaves in the spring

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The school bell ringing at 3:00 p.m.

Question 50

What is the best way to describe the problem in a story?

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In a few clear sentences

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In great detail

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In a funny way

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In a confusing way

Question 51

How can you show how a character feels in a story?

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Their actions

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Their words

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The setting

Question 52

Which of these is NOT an important element to include in a story?

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What the story is really about

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People or characters

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Where and when the story takes place

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What happens in the story

Question 53

What is the first thing that happens in a story to start the events?

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A problem happens

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Characters meet

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The story ends

Question 54

Which word best describes a forest that is dark and makes you feel a little scared?

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Eerie

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Cheerful

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Bright

Question 55

Which of these words is used to show an action?

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Jump

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Beautiful

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Slowly

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The

Question 56

Why do writers use speech bubbles in stories?

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To show what characters say

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To describe the setting

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To explain the plot

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To make the story funny

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a helpful tip for writing?

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Copying someone else's work

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Brainstorming ideas

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Making an outline

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Checking for mistakes

Question 58

What is the first step in the writing process?

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Thinking about the story

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Writing the first draft

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Editing and revising

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Publishing the story

Question 59

Which type of story tells about real-life events?

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Nonfiction

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Fairy tale

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Fantasy

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Mystery

Question 60

Which of these describes a person's personality?

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Brave

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Red

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Round

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Tall

Question 61

What is the most important part of a story that tells what happens?

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The plot

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The setting

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The characters

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The theme

Question 62

What is a simile?

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Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'

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Comparing two things using 'is' or 'are'

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Describing something with exaggeration

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Giving human qualities to something non-human

Question 63

In the story "The Red Balloon," who is the little boy who spends the most time playing with the balloon?

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Ali

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The balloon

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Grandfather

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The teacher

Question 64

How can a poet create suspense in a poem?

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By including unexpected events

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By choosing a happy ending

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By describing the setting in detail

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By using many rhyming words