Narrative and Descriptive Writing Quizzes for Year 3 English

Question 1

You're writing a story about the Great Fire of London. How can you use this historical event to make your story more exciting and believable?

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Show how the fire affects the characters and the place where the story happens.

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Stick to the facts and don't make anything up.

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Make up a completely different story that has nothing to do with the fire.

Question 2

Which part of the story first introduces the setting, characters, and problem?

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The beginning of the story where the setting, characters, and problem are introduced

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The part where the main character faces the biggest problem

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The part where the problem of the story is solved

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The part where the action of the story happens

Question 3

Which sentence uses rich vocabulary and figurative language to create a vivid image?

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The sleek, black cat curled up gracefully on the velvety cushion like a furry donut.

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The cat slept on the cushion.

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The sun shone in the sky.

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The fast car was red.

Question 4

Imagine you're standing on a vast, windswept beach. Describe the scene around you using vivid sensory details that make us see, hear, smell, touch, and taste the beach.

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The golden sand sparkles like tiny mirrors under the bright sun, and the air is filled with the sound of crashing waves.

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The beach smells like salt and seaweed, and the wind feels cool and refreshing on my skin.

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I can taste the salty spray on my lips, and I can hear the seagulls crying overhead.

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The beach is flat and sandy, with shells and seaweed scattered about.

Question 5

How do the connections between characters in your story, like friendships, rivalries, or family ties, influence the story's events and the message it conveys?

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The connections between characters affect both the story's events and the message it conveys.

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The connections between characters have no impact on the story's events or message.

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The connections between characters only affect the story's events.

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The connections between characters only affect the message the story conveys.

Question 6

In a story, the writer used the sentence, 'The dark clouds gathered overhead like an angry giant.' What is the main purpose of this sentence?

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To hint at a coming storm

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To describe the clouds' appearance

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To introduce a new character

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To show the time passing

Question 7

What does the writer's description of the setting as 'a sea of silence' suggest about the atmosphere?

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The setting is calm and peaceful.

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The setting is loud and noisy.

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The setting is dark and mysterious.

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The setting is crowded with people.

Question 8

In a story, who tells the story and introduces the characters?

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Narrator

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Author

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Character

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Reader

Question 9

In a thrilling story, when do you usually feel most excited and eager to know what happens next?

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When the story reaches its most exciting and suspenseful moment

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When you first meet the characters and learn about the setting

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When the characters encounter challenges and try to overcome them

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When the story ends and everything is explained

Question 10

In a story, where does the main problem usually happen?

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In the middle

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At the start

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At the end

Question 11

Lucy is playing alone in the playground. Which sentence shows that she might be feeling lonely?

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Lucy sat alone on a bench and sighed.

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Lucy watched the other children playing happily.

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Lucy skipped around the playground.

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Lucy talked to her teacher.

Question 12

In a story, who is the main character who has a goal they are trying to achieve?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Bystander

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Narrator

Question 13

What is the main purpose of the rising action in a story?

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To build excitement and keep the reader engaged

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To introduce the characters and setting

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To provide background information

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To solve the problem

Question 14

Alex is having trouble making friends. Which of these traits would help Alex make friends?

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Confidence

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Shyness

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Intelligence

Question 15

Which writing technique can help describe something in great detail?

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Imagery

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Simile

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Metaphor

Question 16

What is the process called when you check and fix any mistakes in your writing?

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Editing

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Revising

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Proofreading

Question 17

What is the purpose of a simile?

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To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

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To give a human quality to a non-human thing

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To create a strong emotion

Question 18

What is the main reason for writing a descriptive paragraph?

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To describe something in detail

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To tell a story

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To make an argument

Question 19

What is the difference between a setting and a character?

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A setting is where the story happens, and a character is who the story is about

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A setting is a person's actions, and a character is their thoughts

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A setting is a problem in the story, and a character is how it's solved

Question 20

Which is the best way to create a character that the reader can connect with?

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Describe their thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

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Describe what they look like and what they wear.

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Give them a cool name and a special ability.

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Make them do exciting things all the time.

Question 21

Which of these is a kind of story that often features magic and talking animals?

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Fairy tales

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Adventure stories

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Mystery stories

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Realistic fiction

Question 22

Which of these is a good way to start a story?

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With something exciting or surprising that makes the reader want to know more.

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With a long description of the main character.

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With the name of the story and the author.

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With a boring introduction.

Question 23

Which character in a story is NOT directly involved in the main conflict?

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Narrator

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Sidekick

Question 24

Check which feature is NOT found in effective descriptive writing:

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Listing facts and data without using descriptive techniques

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Using descriptive language to create a vivid picture

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Focusing on sensory details like sight, sound, and smell

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Employing figurative language like similes and metaphors

Question 25

What's the main difference between narrative and descriptive writing?

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A narrative paragraph tells a story with a plot, while a descriptive paragraph paints a picture of something.

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A narrative paragraph uses the past tense, while a descriptive paragraph uses the present tense.

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A narrative paragraph is always longer than a descriptive paragraph.

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There's no difference between the two.

Question 26

Proofreading is a type of editing that helps you check for:

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Spelling and punctuation errors

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Story plot and character development

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Organization and structure

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Topic selection and idea development

Question 27

What's the primary function of a thesaurus?

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To find alternative words or phrases to express your ideas

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To learn the meanings of unfamiliar words

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To improve spelling accuracy

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To translate words into different languages

Question 28

Which activity is NOT part of effective writing?

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Guessing what the reader wants

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Thinking and planning before writing

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Choosing the right words for your ideas

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Checking for errors and making revisions

Question 29

A metaphor differs from a simile because it:

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Makes an indirect comparison by implying a similarity

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Uses 'like' or 'as' to directly compare two things

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Compares two different things

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Compares two similar things

Question 30

What is a main characteristic of a narrative text?

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It tells a story

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It explains a concept

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It gives instructions

Question 31

Who is the most important character in a story?

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Protagonist

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Narrator

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Antagonist

Question 32

What literary device compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 33

Which word best describes a bright and sunny sunset?

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Gleaming

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Rainy

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Dark

Question 34

What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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Nouns name people, places, or things. Verbs show actions.

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A verb names a person, place or thing. A noun shows action.

Question 35

What is the main purpose of editing?

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To improve clarity and correct errors

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To make it more informative

Question 36

How can you start a descriptive paragraph effectively?

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By using a vivid sensory detail

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With a fact

Question 37

Which is the order that story events usually happen in?

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Beginning, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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Resolution, introduction, climax, falling action, rising action

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Climax, rising action, falling action, introduction, resolution

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Falling action, rising action, climax, introduction, resolution

Question 38

Who is the main character in a story?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Narrator

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Setting

Question 39

Which word best describes a noisy storm?

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Rumbling

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Humming

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Soothing

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Serene

Question 40

Why is it important to edit your writing?

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To fix any mistakes

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To make your writing longer

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To change the story completely

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To add new characters

Question 41

Where and when does a story take place?

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The setting

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The characters

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The problem

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The ending

Question 42

What does a simile do in your writing?

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Compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

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Makes something sound bigger than it is

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Creates a feeling or image

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Introduces a new person

Question 43

What is the main idea of a story?

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Theme

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Plot

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Character

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Setting

Question 44

Who created the beloved children's book 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'?

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Eric Carle

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Roald Dahl

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J.K. Rowling

Question 45

When writing a story, which of these is the correct order for the sequence of events?

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Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Climax, Introduction, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

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Resolution, Climax, Introduction, Rising Action, Falling Action

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Falling Action, Resolution, Climax, Introduction, Rising Action

Question 46

Which type of figurative language is used when an exaggeration is made?

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 47

What is the main difference between a narrative text and a descriptive text?

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Narratives tell a story, while descriptives describe something

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Descriptives are longer than narratives

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Narratives use more figurative language than descriptives

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There is no difference between them

Question 48

Which two writing styles are commonly used in children's books?

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Narrative and descriptive

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Fiction and non-fiction

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Persuasive and expository

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Formal and informal

Question 49

Why is foreshadowing important in a story?

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It keeps readers interested and wondering what will happen.

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It helps readers understand why characters do things.

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It makes the story easy to guess.

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It's not important.

Question 50

Which language technique is used in the sentence: 'The stars twinkled in the sky like a thousand tiny diamonds'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

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Personification

Question 51

Who is the main character in a story called?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Secondary character

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Narrator

Question 52

How can you differentiate between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not

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A metaphor is more exaggerated than a simile

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A simile compares two things, while a metaphor does not

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There is no difference between them

Question 53

What is the main difference between a descriptive and a narrative text?

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Descriptive texts provide details, while narrative texts tell stories

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Narrative texts have more characters than descriptive texts

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Descriptive texts are usually longer than narrative texts

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There is no difference between them

Question 54

Who tells the story in a book?

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The narrator

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The characters in the story

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The reader

Question 55

In a story, what do we call something that represents something else?

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Symbol

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Motif

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Theme

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Metaphor

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a part of a story's structure?

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Vocabulary

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Setting

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Characters

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Conflict

Question 57

What technique helps writers create clear and vivid descriptions?

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Using adjectives and adverbs

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Including unnecessary details

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Using only nouns and verbs

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Avoiding figurative language

Question 58

What is a synonym for the word 'happy'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Bored

Question 59

Which of the following is a literary device used to create vivid imagery?

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Metaphor

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Comma splice

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Capitalization

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Subordination

Question 60

What is the main idea of this sentence: 'The boy ran through the park, his laughter echoing through the trees.'?

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The boy is happy and having fun.

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The boy is in the park.

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The boy is running fast.

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The park is quiet.

Question 61

Which of the following is a good editing skill to use?

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Checking for spelling and grammar errors

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Adding unnecessary details

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Ignoring feedback from others

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Focusing only on the beginning of the story

Question 62

What is a common technique used to start a narrative story?

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With a hook that grabs the reader's attention

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With a detailed description of the setting

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With a list of the characters

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With the ending of the story

Question 63

What kind of event could create a problem in a story?

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The main character loses something important.

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The main character goes to school.

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The main character eats a sandwich.

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The main character plays with friends.

Question 64

Which of these is NOT an important part of making a character?

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What their favorite color is

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How they look

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Why they do things

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What they're like