Writing a Narrative about Overcoming a Challenge

Question 1

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

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D: vague language

Question 2

conflictdescriptiondialogueresolution

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A: conflict

Question 3

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

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B: a reflection on what was learned; E: a discussion about how the experience caused change

Question 4

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.

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

Question 5

Read the sentence.I work at the community garden.

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

Question 6

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.

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

Question 7

Read Fatima’s paragraph.Having moved up north just last year, I experienced my first snowstorm this past winter. At first, the snow twirled gently, lightly dusting the street, cars, and trees with snowy frosting. Then, the snow became a curtain, blinding my view so that I felt cocooned from the outside world. When the snow stopped, ice coated the trees and branches clacked like chattering teeth.

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A: Having moved up north just last year, I experienced my first snowstorm this past winter.

Question 8

When planning his narrative essay, should Noam include a section about how his experience affected him?

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C: Yes, he should include at the end of the essay information about what he learned and if it changed him.

Question 9

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.

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A: He should put it in the beginning of the essay.

Question 10

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.

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B: to explain some of the obstacles she faces

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