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What should a reflection do in a narrative essay? Select three options.

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explain how the experience was significant to the writer
B
persuade the reader that the details of the experience are factual
C
offer an analysis of what made the experience memorable
D
provide additional details about the people included in the narrative
E
extend the experience to another area of the writer’s life
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Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative.Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradua

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Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
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Version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. Version 2 begins with an exciting conflict.
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Version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
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Version 1 answers the readers’ questions. Version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action.
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Read the reflection from Kara’s narrative.1 Ironically, it is from my much younger—and, I used to think, less wise—brother that I learned the value of being honest even when a lie may seem far more tempting at the time. 2 I knew that what he did that day must have been extremely difficult for him. 3 Yet there he stood, taking responsibility for his actions with not a glimmer of hesitation. 4 It is this determination and resolve to do what is right—even when what is right is not what is easy—that

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Watching him bravely tell the truth about what had really happened that day and how he had been the one responsible for the destruction of our neighbor’s award-winning flower garden, I realized that he knew he would likely face unpleasant consequences.
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I tried to imagine how difficult it must have been for someone so young to do something so courageous and what must have been going through his mind, but all I could think about was the punishment he would probably receive for doing the right thing.
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Although my brother appeared to be acting bravely, I was certain he was tempted to do the wrong thing that day to avoid some sort of unpleasant punishment, and I thought for a second that he would change his mind at the last moment.
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My brother’s actions that day were very admirable, and I remember wondering how someone so young could do something like that, and then I wondered if I would do the same thing or something different just to avoid getting into unwanted trouble.
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Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar’s hall is famous throughout the lands? Select 2 options.

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the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold
B
Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.
C
Majesty lodged there,its light shone over many lands.
D
their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold
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I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.
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Which pair of words shares the same word root?

A
capable, readable
B
rewritten, revision
C
barber, unbearable
D
inspect, spectacles
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best

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In the beginning there were various groups of them: ragged little bands that roamed the forest on foot or horseback . . .
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Ice clung to their eyebrows and beards and eyelashes, and I’d hear them whining and groaning as they walked.
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In time I began to be more amused than revolted by what they threatened. It didn’t matter to me what they did to each other.
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Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods.
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Which sentence uses whether correctly?

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It is time to find out whether Janey chose the truck or the sedan.
B
London, England, is known for its blustery and wet whether.
C
Strong whether can affect air, land, and sea travels.
D
I only turn on the radio to catch the whether and traffic reports.
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.

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He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician.
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He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall.
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He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.
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He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.
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Perspective is

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a version or adaptation of a story.
B
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
C
the way a character is presented and developed.
D
the position from which a story is narrated.
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chron = "time"The definition of chron is useful to know because it functions as

A
a hononym.
B
a prefix.
C
an adverbial suffix.
D
a word root.
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Jamal’s assignment for class is to write his own verse to add to Beowulf, using some of the traditions that were used in Old English poetry.

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And Unferth heard Beowulf’s story.And he sulked hearing all that glory.
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As Unferth listened to what Beowulf said,he felt overcome with envy at what he heard
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Unferth sat back, brooding on his bench,listening bitterly to Beowulf’s conquests
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Unferth remained in the hall with others,Where he hid how much he was truly bothered.

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