Beginning a Narrative Quick Check

The two correct answers regarding the purpose of a strong hook at the beginning of a narrative are:

1. to engage readers
2. to introduce suspense

A strong hook is designed to capture the reader's attention and compel them to continue reading, often by introducing an element of intrigue or suspense.

What techniques can a writer use to engage readers at the beginning of a narrative? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

describing the characters
describing the characters

setting out a problem
setting out a problem

introducing a situation
introducing a situation

finding the solution to a problem
finding the solution to a problem

giving details about the story setting
giving details about the story setting

making an interesting observation
making an interesting observation

The three correct answers regarding techniques a writer can use to engage readers at the beginning of a narrative are:

1. describing the characters
2. setting out a problem
3. introducing a situation

These techniques help draw readers in by providing relatable characters, creating intrigue through conflict or challenges, and establishing context through a compelling situation.

How is point of view used as a narrative technique?(1 point)
Responses

It gives details about a character from their own perspective.
It gives details about a character from their own perspective.

It makes the reader part of the story.
It makes the reader part of the story.

It allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking.
It allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking.

It tells the narrator’s connection to the story.

The correct response to how point of view is used as a narrative technique is:

It tells the narrator’s connection to the story.

Point of view helps establish the narrator's role in the story and determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts, feelings, and perspectives.

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

I walked along, crushing leaves under the soles of my hiking boots. I’d always loved that moment in autumn where the fallen leaves dried enough to make a satisfying crunch.

What did the writer do to establish a point of view?

(1 point)
Responses

used first-person pronouns to tell the story from the character’s perspective
used first-person pronouns to tell the story from the character’s perspective

used omniscient perspective to show the narrator knows everything there is to know
used omniscient perspective to show the narrator knows everything there is to know

used second-person pronouns to bring the reader into the story
used second-person pronouns to bring the reader into the story

used third-person pronouns to tell the story from an outside perspective

The correct response to how the writer established a point of view is:

used first-person pronouns to tell the story from the character’s perspective.

The use of "I" and "my" indicates a first-person perspective, allowing the reader to experience the story through the narrator's personal thoughts and feelings.

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

You didn’t mean to come here, but you came anyway. Now that you’re here, you might as well take a look around and figure out how to make our time together useful. Let’s begin.

What did the writer do to establish a point of view?

(1 point)
Responses

used first-person pronouns to tell the story from the character’s perspective
used first-person pronouns to tell the story from the character’s perspective

used third-person pronouns to tell the story from an outside perspective
used third-person pronouns to tell the story from an outside perspective

used omniscient perspective to show the narrator knows everything there is to know
used omniscient perspective to show the narrator knows everything there is to know

used second-person pronouns to bring the reader into the story

The correct response to how the writer established a point of view is:

used second-person pronouns to bring the reader into the story.

The use of "you" engages the reader directly, making them feel as if they are part of the narrative.