Anecdote

I am also grateful that he and Mrs. Abe were so kind to me last night at dinner when I accidentally ate a large portion of wasabi. I had never tasted anything like this! My eyes started to water and I struggled to keep my composure in front of this distinguished company. But they were very kind to me!

• ancedote

• allusion

• anaphora

• appeal to pathos

A very short story that is significant to the topic at hand; usually adding personal knowledge or experience to the topic.

• Anecdote

• Extraneous

• Incoherent

• dexterous

This kind of anecdote is used to nurture hope or other positive emotions in the readers.

•   Philosophical

•   Cautionary

•   Inspirational

•   Humorous

a brief amusing story

• anecdote

• dexterous

• extraneous

• incoherent

What is the primary purpose of an anecdote in a narrative?

• To provide statistical data

• To introduce new characters

• To illustrate a point or add personal insight

• To describe the setting in detail

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best defines an anecdote?

• A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• A detailed analysis of a historical event

• A fictional story with a moral lesson

• A scientific explanation of a phenomenon

What is the main function of an anecdote in writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a detailed description

• To support a point with a personal story

• To introduce a new character

In which type of writing would you most likely find an anecdote?

• Scientific research paper

• Personal essay

• Mathematical proof

• Technical manual

Which of the following is an example of an anecdote?

• A brief story about a childhood memory

• A list of ingredients for a recipe

• A diagram of a cell

• A timeline of historical events

What is the effect of using an anecdote in a speech?

• It makes the speech more relatable and engaging

• It provides statistical evidence

• It lengthens the speech unnecessarily

• It confuses the audience