Which of these would be a focused topic for a personal narrative?
A. volunteering at the animal shelter
B. how caring for animals is rewarding
C. the adoption process at the shelter
D. my first night with my new puppy

Which of these excerpts uses a flashback sequence that might be found in a personal narrative?
A. I heard a car. Turning, I saw a red truck pull up and stop next to the garage of my house. Creeping backward, I bolted for the woods and ran toward my neighbors' house.
B. There were tins of plastic action figures that I remembered playing with for hours with Matt. Another tin contained an assortment of matchbox cars.
C. The old house appeared to have a sunken and weathered face. Its second story windows resembled eyes, the peaked roof over the entry a nose, and the door its mouth.
D. The song reminds me of the first time Stephen and I met. I had worn my favorite sweater. I pictured his windswept hair across his eyes, and could feel myself blush when he smiled at me.


What elements should be included in a personal narrative?
A. an organizational plan, first-person point of view, story structure, descriptive images, and vivid characters
B. an organizational plan, sequencing, vivid details, third-person point of view, and quirky characters
C. descriptive details, colorful dialogue, third-person point of view, and chronological order
D. chronological order, first-person point of view, dialogue, conversations, and suspense.

Which of the following would be relevant supporting evidence in a personal narrative about your first day working in a movie theater?
A. the amount of your first paycheck
B. a review of each movie you watched
C. what tasks you performed at the theater
D. how many tickets the theater sold