Read the given story and classify it as 'imagined', 'recalled', or 'retold'. If a story is imagined, the person who wrote the story is making it up, pretending they experienced it. If a story is recalled, the person who wrote the story really experienced it and is recalling it from memory. If a story is retold, it is a real memory like the 'recalled' stories, but written down much later after previously writing a 'recalled' story about the same events. So, recalled stories and retold stories will be fairly similar, in that they both were real experiences for the writer. Imagined stories have a more linear flow and contain more commonsense knowledge, whereas recalled stories are less connected and contain more specific concrete events. Additionally, higher levels of self reference are found in imagined stories. Between recalled and retold stories, retold stories flow significantly more linearly than recalled stories, and retold stories are significantly higher in scores for cognitive processes and positive tone.

[Q]: I still have the same new crappy neighbors. I have noticed they do not hang their flag every day. The church signs are gone since the neighborhood put up the, 'all are welcome in our USA.' signs. And not many on our quiet street stop and talk to them. The kid still practices his asian weapons in the driveway. He's mid twenties, dressed in all black and practicing weapons in his driveway with friends every night is intimidating. This is a generally liberal university town with huge marches since the tRump misAdministration began. Marches against jailing migrant children, removing rights from LGBTIA community, slashing the Affordable Care Act, states virtually illegalizing abortion, climate/environmental policy have all happeneds here. I guess they figured they don't fit in. Figured out many of their religious values of intolerance and judgment are rare in this town. I feel supported by neighbors. They still cost me $600 a month. I can't rent my spare room. No one wants to live by weapons practice. Or can sleep through their A/C running 24/7 when 55 degrees out. It's the same situation.
[A]: retold


[Q]: Five months ago my boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Disney world. He had never planned a vacation without me so I was very shocked but excited. Neither of us had ever been to Disney world before so it would be a first for both of us. The day started out hitting up some of the rides. Mid day we were both a little tired so we went back to the hotel to rest up and shower. He had made dinner plans for us that evening. We both rested and got cleaned up and then headed back to the park. He had made reservations near Cinderella's castle so that we could watch the fireworks as we ate. It was so beautiful and romantic to see the fireworks light up the castle. As dinner was wrapping up the waiter came out with two glasses of champagne. I was so caught up in watching the fireworks that I failed to notice that my boyfriend was now down on one knee. I couldn't believe what was happening! My mind was whirling as I screamed out yes! I jumped up to hug my boyfriend. The next thing I know I hear some familiar voices calling out congratulations behind me. I turned around to see my two best friends behind me. My boyfriend had flown in my two sisters so they could be hear to celebrate with us. That had to be the most memorable part of the evening seeing them. I couldn't believe that he planned this whole romantic evening himself. I also couldn't believe that my sister's kept this secret from me. I just thought I was taking a simple weekend getaway with my boyfriend. I never had a clue that I would head home two days later engaged to be married. This was definitely the most romantic thing my boyfriend has ever done for me.
[A]: imagined


[Q]: I got a promotion at work! It all seemed to be a normal day when a client came in with a problem. I figured I would help them out as if I'd help anyone else. It turned out to be not an average problem. It took me longer than normal for this client, but it was worth it in the end. The client had a problem that would effect a ton of people. I actually had to be in top form to get it done. When done I was thanked and it seemed like this person actually cared that I was able to help them out. My IT team noticed how hard I'd been working lately. They also noticed the extra amount of attention and effort I put into this client. So they promoted me within the team because of it! The people I worked with daily got to have a great day out. We even got an awesome lunch out of it! I also now have some perks that I didn't have before the promotion. Just goes to show if you keep at it and go the extra miles sometimes, sometimes good things happen. Much love out to you all!
[A]:
imagined


