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What is the primary purpose of including a personal reflection in a narrative essay?
What is the primary purpose of including a personal reflection in a narrative essay?
What is a common element found in Aesop's fables?
What is a common element found in Aesop's fables?
What might a writer choose to focus on when writing a personal reflection?
What might a writer choose to focus on when writing a personal reflection?
What is the main difference between a narrative essay and an Aesop's fable?
What is the main difference between a narrative essay and an Aesop's fable?
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What might a writer discover through writing a personal reflection?
What might a writer discover through writing a personal reflection?
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What is the primary goal of including a personal reflection in a narrative essay?
What is the primary goal of including a personal reflection in a narrative essay?
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What is a typical feature of a narrative essay?
What is a typical feature of a narrative essay?
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What is the turning point moment described in the text?
What is the turning point moment described in the text?
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What did Sam realize after Sue's accident?
What did Sam realize after Sue's accident?
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What is an image in the context of literature?
What is an image in the context of literature?
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What did the student's grandmother use to make him in the story?
What did the student's grandmother use to make him in the story?
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Why did the student write about his experience with his grandmother?
Why did the student write about his experience with his grandmother?
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What did Jamie learn from her experience on the band trip?
What did Jamie learn from her experience on the band trip?
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What was the initial challenge Jamie faced with her roommate Noriko?
What was the initial challenge Jamie faced with her roommate Noriko?
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What did Jamie's friends want to do with Noriko?
What did Jamie's friends want to do with Noriko?
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Study Notes
Personal Reflections in Narrative Essays
- A personal reflection is a conclusion at the end of a narrative essay that summarizes the moral or lesson learned from the story, similar to Aesop's fables.
- Writing a personal reflection gives the writer a chance to think and feel more deeply about their story, sharing lessons learned, conclusions drawn, and reflections on how the experience changed their life.
Choosing What to Reflect On
- A turning point in a story is a moment where things suddenly change direction, and can be used as a focus for reflection.
- An image, such as a visual picture or sensory memory, can also be used as a starting point for reflection.
- Explaining the significance of an experience or event can also be a part of a personal reflection.
Examples of Personal Reflections
- Sam's reflection on his rock climbing experience, where he realized the importance of safety and being mindful after his friend Sue's accident.
- A student's reflection on their last conversation with their grandmother, where the sensory memory of her touch opened up many other memories.
- Jamie's reflection on her experience sharing a room with a student from Japan on a band trip, where she learned that you don't need words to communicate deeply with another person.
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Learn about the connection between Aesop's Fables and personal reflections in narrative essays. Discover how to conclude your stories with a moral, just like Aesop's tales. Improve your essay writing skills with this quiz!
