Students choose the sentence that shows rather than tells a character's feelings, identify the purpose of the climax, and select correctly punctuated dialogue. Part B has five fill-in-the-blank problems about what 'show don't tell' uses, why vivid details matter, and how conflict should escalate before resolution.
Evaluating 'show don't tell' sentences develops the judgment students need to revise their own narrative drafts.
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Narrative Writing
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sentence best shows a character's feelings instead of telling them?
A) Maya was sad.
B) Maya wiped her eyes and stared at the empty chair.
C) Maya felt very upset about it.
D) Maya was the saddest girl ever.
2. What is the purpose of the climax in a narrative?
A) To introduce the characters
B) To describe the setting in detail
C) To present the turning point where tension is highest
D) To end the story quickly
3. Which dialogue is punctuated correctly?
A) "Let's go" said Ben.
B) "Let's go," said Ben.
C) "Let's go", said Ben.
D) "Let's go." Said Ben.
4. A character who is afraid of water but jumps in to save a friend is showing:
A) Carelessness
B) Courage
C) Confusion
D) Laziness
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. "Show, don't tell" means using actions to reveal emotions instead of stating them.
2. A strong narrative uses sensory details so the reader can imagine the scene.
3. The problem in a story should get worse before it gets better.
4. A character's dialogue should sound natural and match their personality .
5. The ending of a narrative should feel satisfying and not rushed.
Narrative Writing
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sentence best shows a character's feelings instead of telling them?
A) Maya was sad.
B) Maya wiped her eyes and stared at the empty chair.
C) Maya felt very upset about it.
D) Maya was the saddest girl ever.
2. What is the purpose of the climax in a narrative?
A) To introduce the characters
B) To describe the setting in detail
C) To present the turning point where tension is highest
D) To end the story quickly
3. Which dialogue is punctuated correctly?
A) "Let's go" said Ben.
B) "Let's go," said Ben.
C) "Let's go", said Ben.
D) "Let's go." Said Ben.
4. A character who is afraid of water but jumps in to save a friend is showing:
A) Carelessness
B) Courage
C) Confusion
D) Laziness
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) "Show, don't tell" means using actions to reveal emotions instead of stating them.
2) A strong narrative uses sensory details so the reader can imagine the scene.
3) The problem in a story should get worse before it gets better.
4) A character's dialogue should sound natural and match their personality .
5) The ending of a narrative should feel satisfying and not rushed.
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