Writing a Narrative about Overcoming a Challenge Answers

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Read the sentence.I work at the community garden.

A

I like to work at the community garden because it has a multitude of things growing there.

B

Sometimes I work at the community garden since it is nearby and beneficial to everyone in the community.

C

There are plenty of vegetables, flowers, and plants at the community garden where I work.

D

The mixed aroma of spicy garlic and sweet roses tickles my nose when I work at the community garden.

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Read the sentence.Returning home from the trip, we peeled off our sodden coats, dropped all of our suitcases on the floor, and headed for the kitchen in the back.

A

Returning home from the trip

B

we peeled off our sodden coats

C

dropped all our suitcases on the floor

D

and headed for the kitchen in the back

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Read the paraphrase of the story Henrique wrote.The soldiers walked through the rain as they approached the canyon. They’d been traveling for days to reach the dragon’s lair. Finally they arrived. Then the dragon approached, and it roared. Yet, the soldiers faced off with the dragon, despite the noise.

A

Henrique needs to change the sequence of events to be in a logical order.

B

Henrique needs to add some descriptive language to make the story come alive.

C

Henrique needs to add some dialogue to make the point of view consistent.

D

Henrique needs to change the point of view to make the sequence clearer.

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Read the list of items that Aditi is planning to include in her narrative essay.1. I stayed after school once to work on the monologue with a teacher.2. I learned about an audition for the spring musical at my school.3. I realized that I need to practice more if I really want a role in the future.4. I went to the audition and barely remembered all my lines.

A

1, 3, 2, 4

B

1, 2, 4, 3

C

2, 3, 4, 1

D

2, 1, 4, 3

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What should a writer plan to include in the end of a narrative essay? Select two answers.a description of the settinga reflection on what was learnedan identification of the major people involveda description of the challenges and obstaclesa discussion about how the experience caused change

A

a description of the setting

B

a reflection on what was learned

C

an identification of the major people involved

D

a description of the challenges and obstacles

E

a discussion about how the experience caused change

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Read the sentence.I work at the community garden.

A

I like to work at the community garden because it has a multitude of things growing there.

B

Sometimes I work at the community garden since it is nearby and beneficial to everyone in the community.

C

There are plenty of vegetables, flowers, and plants at the community garden where I work.

D

The mixed aroma of spicy garlic and sweet roses tickles my nose when I work at the community garden.

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Read the passage.Maya stared in dismay at the table strewn with textbooks and notes, and sighed. "Well, what’s the verdict? Do you know what you want to do?”"I think I know what I want, and I’m pretty sure I know what your preference is,” Rin said to Maya. She turned to look at me. "Bianca, what topic do you want to cover?”I looked over at Nina, who just shrugged. "At this point, our group just needs to pick something or we’re never going to finish the project on time,” I pleaded.

A

Maya

B

Rin

C

Bianca

D

Nina

4

During the revision process, which type of wording should a writer delete in a narrative essay?

A

descriptive details

B

sensory details

C

specific language

D

vague language

4

Read the paragraph from Sora’s narrative essay.That day after practice, I was frustrated and stomped home. In fact, I’m embarrassed to say I sulked for the rest of the day. Then my stubborn streak kicked in, and I decided that failure wasn’t an option. I practiced regularly until the day came when I was able to consistently hit the ball.

A

That day after practice, I was frustrated and stomped home.

B

In fact, I’m embarrassed to say I sulked for the rest of the day.

C

I practiced regularly until the day came when I was able to consistently hit the ball.

D

Then my stubborn streak kicked in, and I decided that failure wasn’t an option.

5

Read the passage from the end of a narrative essay.When I talk about the experience now, I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I’m envious of how simple life was before the accident. But on the other, I’ve grown so much as a result of everything that happened that, in an odd way, I’m grateful.

A

setting the scene.

B

explaining the main obstacle.

C

reflecting on an experience.

D

identifying people.

5

Read the paragraph from Viktoria’s narrative essay.As I read the rules, I became even more nervous. Fifty artists had been accepted to the competition. Each artist would have just three hours to create a painting. The topic of the painting would be revealed right before the artists would be allowed to start, so there was no chance I could brainstorm ideas ahead of time.

A

to introduce the main challenge she faces

B

to explain some of the obstacles she faces

C

to explain how she overcomes her obstacles

D

to discuss how the challenge changes her

5

What should a writer plan to include in the end of a narrative essay? Select two answers.

A

a description of the setting

B

a reflection on what was learned

C

an identification of the major people involved

D

a description of the challenges and obstacles

E

a discussion about how the experience caused change

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Read the paragraph from Sora’s narrative essay.That day after practice, I was frustrated and stomped home. In fact, I’m embarrassed to say I sulked for the rest of the day. Then my stubborn streak kicked in, and I decided that failure wasn’t an option. I practiced regularly until the day came when I was able to consistently hit the ball.

A

That day after practice, I was frustrated and stomped home.

B

In fact, I’m embarrassed to say I sulked for the rest of the day.

C

I practiced regularly until the day came when I was able to consistently hit the ball.

D

Then my stubborn streak kicked in, and I decided that failure wasn’t an option.

6

Read the sentence.I told them how surprised and excited I was to have my painting selected, especially since I’d felt so incompetent at the beginning and I knew the competition was so ruthless.

A

“It was such a big surprise.” I told them. “I’m excited that my painting was selected!” I had felt so incompetent at the beginning, feeling unqualified next to such ruthless competition.

B

I told them truthfully that I was surprised to be chosen. The competition was ruthless, so very fierce. I felt so incompetent at the beginning. It’s really exciting to have my painting selected.

C

“I’m in!” I exclaimed, voice cracking with emotion. “My painting was selected and I might faint!” I felt so incompetent at the beginning competing against such ruthless competition.

D

“Did you hear?” I asked them. “My painting was selected!” They cheered loudly, especially given that the competition was so ruthless. I had felt so incompetent at the beginning.

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conflictdialoguepoint of viewsensory language

A

conflict

B

dialogue

C

point of view

D

sensory language

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Read the passage from the end of a narrative essay.When I talk about the experience now, I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I’m envious of how simple life was before the accident. But on the other, I’ve grown so much as a result of everything that happened that, in an odd way, I’m grateful.

A

setting the scene.

B

explaining the main obstacle.

C

reflecting on an experience.

D

identifying people.

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Read the list of items that Aditi is planning to include in her narrative essay.1. I stayed after school once to work on the monologue with a teacher.2. I learned about an audition for the spring musical at my school.3. I realized that I need to practice more if I really want a role in the future.4. I went to the audition and barely remembered all my lines.

A

1, 3, 2, 4

B

1, 2, 4, 3

C

2, 3, 4, 1

D

2, 1, 4, 3

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Read the sentence.Returning home from the trip, we peeled off our sodden coats, dropped all of our suitcases on the floor, and headed for the kitchen in the back.

A

Returning home from the trip

B

Returning home from the trip

C

we peeled off our sodden coats

D

we peeled off our sodden coats

E

dropped all our suitcases on the floor

F

dropped all our suitcases on the floor

G

and headed for the kitchen in the back

H

and headed for the kitchen in the back

8

Read the paragraph that Lukas is planning to include in his narrative essay.Running is my life. Beginning last summer I practiced every day from the early break of dawn until the heat of the midday sun forced me to take a break. Sipping from my bottle of icy water to keep myself hydrated, I dreamed about running a mile in under ten minutes to compete in the statewide race.

A

He should put it in the beginning of the essay.

B

He should put it in the middle of the essay.

C

He should put it at the end of the essay.

D

He should delete it from the essay.

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Which sentences feature a first-person point of view? Select three answers.My friend likes cars with a lot of horsepower, but I prefer good gas mileage.She couldn’t wait to purchase the latest accessories for her video game console.With the amount of travel he’d been doing, he’d begun to feel like a nomad.I spent last night studying for the geometry test we’re taking in fifth period.Although his organization process was a bit haphazard, I could follow it.

A

My friend likes cars with a lot of horsepower, but I prefer good gas mileage.

B

She couldn’t wait to purchase the latest accessories for her video game console.

C

With the amount of travel he’d been doing, he’d begun to feel like a nomad.

D

I spent last night studying for the geometry test we’re taking in fifth period.

E

Although his organization process was a bit haphazard, I could follow it.

9

Read the passage.Maya stared in dismay at the table strewn with textbooks and notes, and sighed. "Well, what’s the verdict? Do you know what you want to do?”"I think I know what I want, and I’m pretty sure I know what your preference is,” Rin said to Maya. She turned to look at me. "Bianca, what topic do you want to cover?”I looked over at Nina, who just shrugged. "At this point, our group just needs to pick something or we’re never going to finish the project on time,” I pleaded.

A

Maya

B

Rin

C

Bianca

D

Nina

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Read the passage that Gabriel wrote for his narrative essay.Once we arrived at the local pool, I looked around to see who else was there. Normally, I would have found the kids frolicking and splashing in the water hilarious, but not today. They were cute, but the fact that they were half my age and swimming around like so many ducks just made me feel worse."You nervous?” my mom asked.I swallowed the lump in my throat. "Not really,” I mumbled, trying to hide my shaking hands in my pockets.I don’t think I fooled my mom, but she didn’t comment on the fact that I looked a little green. Instead, she tried to encourage me, saying, "Well, I think it’s really impressive that you’re going to confront your fear of water and learn to swim.”

A

Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer’s life, it is most effective to address the reader directly.

B

Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer’s life, it is most effective to tell the story from the writer’s point of view.

C

Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer’s life, it is most effective to rely on a narrator outside the story.

D

Since a narrative essay tells a story about the writer’s life, it is most effective to provide the reader with multiple points of view.

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Read the paragraph that Lukas is planning to include in his narrative essay.Running is my life. Beginning last summer I practiced every day from the early break of dawn until the heat of the midday sun forced me to take a break. Sipping from my bottle of icy water to keep myself hydrated, I dreamed about running a mile in under ten minutes to compete in the statewide race.

A

He should put it in the beginning of the essay.

B

He should put it in the middle of the essay.

C

He should put it at the end of the essay.

D

He should delete it from the essay.

10

Which sentences feature a first-person point of view? Select three answers.

A

My friend likes cars with a lot of horsepower, but I prefer good gas mileage.

B

She couldn’t wait to purchase the latest accessories for her video game console.

C

With the amount of travel he’d been doing, he’d begun to feel like a nomad.

D

I spent last night studying for the geometry test we’re taking in fifth period.

E

Although his organization process was a bit haphazard, I could follow it.

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