Personal Essay (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
What should you always do before writing a personal essay?
What should you always do before writing a personal essay?
Jot down a quick plan
Which personal pronoun is key to creating a personal touch in your essay?
Which personal pronoun is key to creating a personal touch in your essay?
I
What descriptive approach should you use in a personal essay?
What descriptive approach should you use in a personal essay?
Show, don't tell
How should you begin the introduction of a personal essay?
How should you begin the introduction of a personal essay?
With a quote, anecdote, or statement
What should follow your engaging opening in the introduction?
What should follow your engaging opening in the introduction?
Broader implications
What narrative element should the body of a personal essay contain?
What narrative element should the body of a personal essay contain?
A story or personal experience
What reflective element should be included in the body?
What reflective element should be included in the body?
Impact of experience on you
How should you end the conclusion of a personal essay?
How should you end the conclusion of a personal essay?
With a concise sentence or quote
What should the conclusion include about your experiences?
What should the conclusion include about your experiences?
Reflection on overall significance
What sentence structure tip is given for maintaining reader interest?
What sentence structure tip is given for maintaining reader interest?
Mix simple and complex sentences
What type of details should you include to illustrate your points?
What type of details should you include to illustrate your points?
Specific anecdotes
Which is listed as an idea for a personal essay?
Which is listed as an idea for a personal essay?
Significant life event