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Composition — Narrative Writing
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- 1.
What are the four main parts of a narrative plot?
(a) Title, body, ending, moral(b) Introduction, rising action, climax, resolution(c) Beginning, middle, end, epilogue(d) Setting, theme, conflict, character
- 2.
Which sentence uses 'show, not tell' for the emotion 'scared'?
(a) I was scared.(b) I felt afraid.(c) My heart pounded and my hands trembled.(d) I was very frightened.
- 3.
Rewrite using 'show, not tell': 'She was happy.'
- 4.
What is the 'setting' of a story?
(a) The main character(b) The time and place where the story happens(c) The problem in the story(d) The moral of the story
- 5.
Which is a better story opening: (A) 'One day, I went to the park.' or (B) 'The scorching sun beat down as I trudged towards the park, hoping to find some shade.'?
(a) A is better(b) B is better(c) Both are equal(d) Neither is good
- 6.
Write a 'show, not tell' sentence for: 'The boy was angry.'
- 7.
What is the 'climax' of a story?
(a) The beginning(b) The most exciting or tense moment(c) The ending(d) The introduction of characters
- 8.
Improve this sentence with descriptive details: 'The dog ran across the field.'
- 9.
Which is the best way to start a story to hook the reader?
(a) One day, something happened.(b) It was a normal Tuesday — until the ground started to shake.(c) I am going to tell you about something.(d) This story is about a boy.
- 10.
What is 'dialogue' in a story and why is it important?
- 11.
Which sentence uses a simile?
(a) The wind howled.(b) She was as fast as a cheetah.(c) The flowers danced in the breeze.(d) Thunder roared overhead.
- 12.
Write a sentence using personification for: 'The wind was strong.'
- 13.
Which is the best resolution for a story about a lost dog?
(a) The dog was never found. The end.(b) After days of searching, they heard a familiar bark from behind the old shed.(c) The family forgot about the dog.(d) Nothing happened.
- 14.
Rewrite this telling paragraph as showing: 'It was a scary night. The children were afraid. They heard a noise.'
- 15.
What is 'rising action' in a story?
(a) The very beginning(b) Events that build tension leading to the climax(c) The resolution(d) The moral lesson
- 16.
Write an engaging opening sentence for a story titled 'The Mysterious Letter'.
- 17.
Which technique makes dialogue more effective?
(a) Always use 'said' as the speech verb(b) Use action beats between dialogue lines(c) Write very long speeches(d) Avoid using dialogue altogether
- 18.
Write a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) showing a character is nervous without using the word 'nervous'.
- 19.
What makes a good story ending?
(a) Ending suddenly with no resolution(b) Tying up loose ends and leaving the reader satisfied(c) Adding a new problem(d) Making it as long as possible
- 20.
Identify the narrative technique: 'The old house groaned under the weight of years, its broken windows staring like hollow eyes.'
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Answer key — P4 English: Composition — Narrative Writing
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- 1.(b) Introduction, rising action, climax, resolution
- 2.(c) My heart pounded and my hands trembled.
- 3.A wide smile spread across her face and she jumped with joy.
- 4.(b) The time and place where the story happens
- 5.(b) B is better
- 6.The boy clenched his fists, his face turning red as he stomped his foot.
- 7.(b) The most exciting or tense moment
- 8.The golden retriever bounded across the muddy field, its ears flapping in the wind.
- 9.(b) It was a normal Tuesday — until the ground started to shake.
- 10.Dialogue is the words characters speak. It reveals character personality and moves the plot forward.
- 11.(b) She was as fast as a cheetah.
- 12.The wind howled angrily, slamming doors and rattling windows.
- 13.(b) After days of searching, they heard a familiar bark from behind the old shed.
- 14.Shadows stretched across the walls as the wind rattled the windows. The children huddled together, eyes wide, when a sudden crash echoed from the attic.
- 15.(b) Events that build tension leading to the climax
- 16.The yellowed envelope lay on the doorstep, addressed in handwriting that had not been seen for ten years.
- 17.(b) Use action beats between dialogue lines
- 18.She fidgeted with the hem of her skirt, unable to keep her hands still. Her stomach churned as she glanced at the clock, watching the minutes crawl by.
- 19.(b) Tying up loose ends and leaving the reader satisfied
- 20.personification
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