Narrative Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A character's feelings show how they feel in a story.
Feelings are the inner emotions characters experience, like joy or fear. Showing feelings helps readers understand what the character is going through.
2. When a character smiles, the reader knows the character is happy.
A smile is a clue that shows happiness without having to say the word. Actions like this let readers figure out feelings on their own.
3. A character's actions tell the reader what the character does.
Actions are the things characters do — running, laughing, or hiding. They move the story forward and show character personality.
4. If a character is scared, they might run and hide.
When people or animals are scared, they often run away to find safety. This action matches the feeling of fear.
5. Good writers show feelings instead of just telling them.
Showing feelings through actions is stronger than just telling the reader 'she was sad'. This is called 'show, don't tell' in writing.
6. Saying 'tears rolled down her cheek' shows the character is sad.
Tears are a natural sign of sadness, so this detail tells the reader the character is crying. The action shows the feeling without stating it.
7. A character who jumps up and down might feel excited.
Jumping up and down is something people do when they can't hold in their excitement. The high-energy action matches the feeling.
8. Feelings can change from the beginning to the end of a story.
Characters often start feeling one way and end feeling another — sad at the start, happy at the end. This change makes stories interesting.
9. Writing about feelings helps the reader care about the character.
When readers know a character's feelings, they start to care about what happens to them. This emotional connection keeps readers invested.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each action to the feeling it shows.
Crying into a pillow
→ Sad
Angry
Jumping up and cheering
→ Excited
Sad
Hiding behind a door
→ Scared
Scared
Stomping feet on the floor
→ Angry
Excited
Each action is a strong clue to a specific feeling: crying means sadness, cheering means excitement, hiding shows fear, and stomping shows anger. Readers learn to read body language the same way we do in real life.