Selection of Stories for Narration &. Rules and Steps for Story Telling – MCQ’S

Reading Time: 4 minutes

 

1. Selecting the right story is important because it

A. reduces preparation
B. keeps the audience interested
C. avoids emotions
D. limits expression

2. A well-chosen story mainly helps to

A. confuse listeners
B. convey the message clearly
C. increase length
D. reduce creativity

3. Suitability to the audience refers to

A. story length only
B. language difficulty only
C. age, interest, and background
D. moral value only

4. A fairy tale is most suitable for

A. adult readers
B. professional writers
C. children
D. historians

5. A realistic story is more suitable for

A. toddlers
B. adult readers
C. beginners only
D. primary students

6. The purpose of narration helps the storyteller decide

A. handwriting style
B. story type
C. page number
D. punctuation marks

7. A moral story is mainly used for

A. entertainment
B. value education
C. humour
D. suspense

8. A humorous story is best suited for

A. grammar teaching
B. moral instruction
C. entertainment
D. silent reading

9. The length of a story should match

A. the narrator’s interest
B. the time or word limit
C. the number of characters
D. the title

10. For a five-minute classroom narration, the best choice is

A. a novel
B. a long story
C. a short story
D. a biography

11. A story with a clear theme is easier to

A. memorise
B. narrate
C. forget
D. complicate

12. A story highlighting honesty shows

A. unclear message
B. strong theme
C. weak structure
D. poor narration

13. Simple language in a story helps

A. confuse learners
B. beginners understand better
C. reduce meaning
D. limit vocabulary

14. Short sentences are especially useful for

A. advanced learners
B. beginners
C. critics
D. editors

15. Scope for expression is especially important in

A. written narration
B. oral narration
C. silent reading
D. note-making

16. Animal stories are useful for oral narration because they allow

A. long descriptions
B. varied voice modulation
C. complex grammar
D. fewer emotions

17. Descriptive content is more important in

A. oral narration
B. written narration
C. memorisation
D. grammar drills

18. Description of a village fair helps students practise

A. dialogue writing
B. descriptive writing
C. grammar rules
D. pronunciation

19. Cultural relevance in storytelling helps learners

A. feel disconnected
B. relate better to the story
C. avoid traditions
D. lose interest

20. A local folktale mainly helps learners connect with

A. technology
B. grammar
C. culture
D. punctuation

21. Emotional appeal in a story helps

A. reduce attention
B. create boredom
C. connect with listeners
D. shorten narration

22. A story about friendship mainly evokes

A. fear
B. sympathy and joy
C. confusion
D. anger

23. Engagement in a story means

A. short length
B. holding attention till the end
C. using difficult words
D. avoiding emotion

24. A suspenseful story keeps readers interested because of

A. repetition
B. predictability
C. a twist
D. weak ending

25. Which of the following is NOT a factor in selecting a story?

A. Audience suitability
B. Purpose
C. Cultural relevance
D. Handwriting style

26. The first step in storytelling is to

A. practise gestures
B. select a suitable story
C. write dialogues
D. conclude confidently

27. Selecting a suitable story depends on

A. the narrator’s mood
B. audience and purpose
C. number of pages
D. font size

28. Understanding a story includes knowing its

A. title only
B. theme, characters, and message
C. punctuation
D. illustrations

29. Reading a story carefully helps the narrator

A. forget details
B. understand meaning clearly
C. shorten the story
D. avoid emotion

30. Deciding the purpose of narration helps the narrator choose

A. story ending
B. story type
C. voice pitch
D. gestures

31. A fable is mainly narrated to

A. entertain
B. teach a moral
C. build suspense
D. practise pronunciation

32. Preparing an outline helps the narrator

A. confuse the sequence
B. plan events clearly
C. avoid structure
D. forget characters

33. An outline usually includes

A. font style
B. beginning, middle, and ending
C. page numbers
D. illustrations

34. Practising a story aloud mainly improves

A. handwriting
B. confidence and pronunciation
C. spelling
D. punctuation

35. Voice modulation is important mainly in

A. written narration
B. oral narration
C. grammar exercises
D. note-writing

36. Gestures and facial expressions help to

A. distract listeners
B. express emotions
C. reduce interest
D. shorten narration

37. Paragraphs in written narration help

A. confuse readers
B. improve readability
C. reduce meaning
D. increase errors

38. Proper punctuation in written stories helps readers

A. guess meaning
B. understand clearly
C. ignore details
D. lose interest

39. Suspense in storytelling helps to

A. slow down narration
B. maintain interest
C. reduce emotion
D. end the story early

40. Ending a paragraph with a problem mainly builds

A. clarity
B. suspense
C. grammar
D. description

41. Managing time in storytelling means

A. telling long stories
B. fitting the story within limits
C. adding extra details
D. avoiding endings

42. If only five minutes are given, the narrator should focus on

A. side characters
B. main events
C. background details
D. descriptions only

43. A good conclusion should be

A. confusing
B. rushed
C. clear and meaningful
D. incomplete

44. A story ending with a lesson leaves a

A. weak impression
B. lasting impression
C. confusing message
D. boring effect

45. Confidence at the end of narration shows

A. poor preparation
B. effective storytelling
C. lack of interest
D. weak structure

46. Oral narration mainly uses

A. paragraphs and punctuation
B. voice and gestures
C. spelling rules
D. silent reading

47. Written narration mainly depends on

A. voice modulation
B. gestures
C. language and structure
D. facial expressions

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48. Which of the following applies to BOTH oral and written narration?

A. Voice modulation
B. Clear structure
C. Gestures
D. Facial expressions

49. The rules and steps of storytelling help the narrator

A. confuse listeners
B. organise and present smoothly
C. reduce preparation
D. avoid planning

50. Effective storytelling finally results in

A. boredom
B. poor communication
C. clear and confident narration
D. incomplete meaning

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Answer Key

1. B
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. B
16. B
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. B
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. B
32. B
33. B
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. B
38. B
39. B
40. B
41. B
42. B
43. C
44. B
45. B
46. B
47. C
48. B
49. B
50. C