Narrative Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. If a character stomps away and slams the door, how does the character probably feel?
A) Happy
B) Sleepy
C) Angry
D) Shy
Stomping and slamming are loud, forceful actions that show anger. Happy, sleepy, or shy characters don't usually act this way.
2. Which event would MOST LIKELY happen in the middle of a story?
A) The character is introduced.
B) The character finds a way to solve the problem.
C) The story ends happily.
D) The character faces a big problem.
Problems grow in the middle, where the story's main action happens. Introducing the character is for the beginning, and solving the problem or ending happily is for the end.
3. Which sentence shows that a character is nervous?
A) Sam laughed and clapped his hands.
B) Sam bit his lip and looked at the floor.
C) Sam ran outside to play.
D) Sam ate his lunch quickly.
Biting lips and looking down are classic body-language signs of nervousness. The other sentences show excitement, playfulness, or hunger.
4. What should happen to the problem by the end of a story?
A) It should get bigger.
B) It should be forgotten.
C) It should be solved.
D) It should be repeated.
A story feels complete when the problem is solved by the end. Getting bigger, being forgotten, or repeating would leave the story feeling unfinished.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A character's feelings can change as the story goes on.
Good stories show characters' feelings changing as events happen. This emotional journey is what makes characters feel real.
2. When something bad happens to a character, they might feel sad.
Bad events usually lead to sad feelings in a story. This natural cause-and-effect helps readers understand the character's mood.
3. The things that happen in a story are called events.
Events are all the happenings that make up the plot of a story. Stringing events together in order creates the storyline.
4. A character who solves a problem often feels proud at the end.
Solving a problem is a big accomplishment, so characters often feel proud afterward. This is the same happy feeling people get in real life from doing something hard.
5. Showing how a character feels helps the reader connect to the story.
When readers know a character's feelings, they share those feelings and connect with the story. This is what makes stories emotional and memorable.