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Crafting a Personal Statement

Authored by Ausencio Delgado

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

Crafting a Personal Statement
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a personal statement for college admissions?

To recount events
To display writing skills
To showcase personal growth and character
To impress with vocabulary

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What should you consider when determining the audience for your personal statement?

Their experiences
Their interests
Their background
Their expectations of the writer

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What narrative structure is suggested for a compelling personal statement?

Circular structure
Dramatic arc
Linear structure
Reverse chronological order

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can vivid descriptions enhance a personal statement?

By making it longer
By adding unnecessary details
By creating an immersive and engaging narrative
By including complex vocabulary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the benefit of using action verbs in a personal statement?

To make the narrative passive
To vividly depict roles and initiative
To add length to the statement
To increase complexity of sentences

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it important to reflect on personal experiences when writing a personal statement?

To recount events
To showcase personal growth and understanding
To list achievements
To fill space in the statement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What technique should be balanced with 'showing' in a personal statement?

Listing
Explaining
Telling
Detailing

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