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Which sentence contains an example of foreshadowing?

A
I should have known how the day would turn out when I woke up to cold rain pouring down outside.
B
The wind blew in through the open window, causing the curtains to swish back and forth against the wall.
C
When he heard the news, his face lit up with a grin, and he did a little happy dance around the room.
D
As he followed the scent of cotton candy, his mouth watered in anticipation of eating the sweet treat.
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Read the description of an assignment.Bruno is writing an essay arguing that the school needs more computers in its computer lab. He wants to create empathy in his readers so that they will support his cause.

A
featuring a teacher who tells an enthusiastic story about the reasons that a computer lab is important
B
describing a student who is frustrated by having to wait a long time for an available computer in the computer lab
C
featuring the conversation between two students who want to learn how to write computer code in the computer lab
D
describing the new ways that teachers want to use the computer lab to teach various kinds of computer skills
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For what purpose would an author most likely use foreshadowing as a narrative technique?

A
to bring characters to life
B
to offer a precise description
C
to create dramatic tension
D
to develop a mental picture
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Which sentence contains an example of character development?

A
When she tried to enter the house for the first time, the door stuck, as though warning her not to enter.
B
The scent of warm bread wafted by, transporting her mind to that summer in her grandmother's kitchen.
C
As the crowded train clacked along, she studied the rainbow-colored map that covered most of the wall.
D
She clutched her bag tight to her chest like a teddy bear, taking slow deep breaths to try to calm her racing heart.
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Which sentence contains an example of flashback?

A
He noticed a lot of cars parked on the street as he walked down the block to his house.
B
While watching the basketball game, he was transported to his old high school gym.
C
The air felt like a warm blanket as she watched sunlight dance upon the calm blue water.
D
While waiting impatiently for the line to move, she fidgeted with the watch on her wrist.
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Read the excerpt from a museum brochure.The new exhibition will open next week. One museum staff member stated, "Every day now, I go visit the new paintings on my break. I love all the exhibits, but there's just something special about this one. Visiting it is my favorite part of the day. Between the swirl of the colors and the use of light and shadow, there's just so much to see. I see something new every time I visit."

A
sensory details
B
anecdote
C
flashback
D
foreshadowing
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Read the paragraph.Lauren gazed out her new living room window with a smile. Green filled her view. The unmown front yard was lush with thick grass through which wildflowers popped their colorful heads. The weathered fence was wound through with vines—morning glory, the real estate agent had said; the name perfectly captured Lauren's feelings as she sipped her coffee. As if to echo her joy, the birds struck up a raucous song just then.

A
flashback
B
foreshadowing
C
sensory details
D
character development
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Which sentence contains the best example of sensory details?

A
The cool water tickling my feet provided a welcome relief from the hot summer sun burning overhead.
B
Worried she was going to be late, Jade ran up the school steps and down the hallway.
C
When I saw my first fireflies, I was so thrilled that I stayed outside to watch until the last one disappeared.
D
The sight of the old tree brought him back to the day when he first climbed its branches.
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Read the description of an assignment.Emma is writing an essay explaining how the Sahara Desert changed from an ocean to a desert. She wants readers to feel like they've time-traveled and are experiencing what the Saharan Sea was like millions of years ago.

A
recounting a story about visiting a museum exhibit about the Saharan Sea
B
including a description of how the Saharan Sea evolved
C
adding a flashback to when the Saharan Sea still existed
D
writing fictional dialogue between two scientists discussing the Saharan Sea
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Read the description of an assignment.Olivia is writing an essay explaining the city's tree planting project. She wants to create anticipation so that readers will be excited to see the results of the project.

A
using foreshadowing to give a sense of how the mature planted trees will improve the look of the city
B
creating a fictional discussion between two of the people who are discussing life in the city
C
describing what the tree planting process is like from the point of view of one of the workers
D
including an anecdote from one of the workers about the day they planted their first tree

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