Anecdote Elements

An anecdote can be . . .

• pillow, bed, blanket.

• interesting, exciting, funny, sad.

• seven, eight, nine.

• yellow, blue, red.

An Anecdote is a . . . about a real incident or person.

• short story

• long story

• a fairy tale

• a song

a short story that can be used to illustrate a point.

• alliteration

• metaphor

• example

• anecdote

A brief story that illustrates a point. 

• facts and statistics

• examples

• expert opinions

• anecdotes

An anecdote is often used to...

• A) entertain the audience

• B) provide statistical data

• C) confuse the reader

• D) present a scientific theory

Which of the following is a characteristic of an anecdote?

• A) Lengthy and detailed

• B) Brief and engaging

• C) Complex and technical

• D) Abstract and vague

An anecdote is typically...

• A) a fictional story

• B) a factual account

• C) a scientific report

• D) a historical document

The primary purpose of an anecdote is to...

• A) inform

• B) persuade

• C) illustrate

• D) argue

Anecdotes are often used in speeches to...

• A) bore the audience

• B) illustrate a point

• C) provide evidence

• D) confuse listeners

Which element is NOT typically part of an anecdote?

• A) A clear point

• B) A personal story

• C) Detailed analysis

• D) Humor