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Writing a Narrative Essay about Being Judged Answers

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In a narrative essay, how can a writer give background information that clarifies how the conflict arises?

A
by describing the falling action
B
by using more transitions
C
by using a flashback
D
by reflecting on the solution
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Which sentences use description to develop the narrator's personality? Select three options."I live on Greene Street," I answered, handing my registration to the secretary."I remember that song, and it always makes me feel a little sad to hear it," I admitted to Rosie.I knelt down next to the woman's dog and said, "He's a beautiful dog. What's his name?""You just say that because you're jealous," I said to Marty as I put my license back in my wallet."Here's your change, ma'am," I answered, putting the money into her hand, bill by bill.

A
"I live on Greene Street," I answered, handing my registration to the secretary.
B
"I remember that song, and it always makes me feel a little sad to hear it," I admitted to Rosie.
C
I knelt down next to the woman's dog and said, "He's a beautiful dog. What's his name?"
D
"You just say that because you're jealous," I said to Marty as I put my license back in my wallet.
E
"Here's your change, ma'am," I answered, putting the money into her hand, bill by bill.
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How does this paragraph help develop the narrative? Select three options.

A
It details the method that Luciana uses to solve her problem.
B
It introduces the characters of Luciana and her mother.
C
It provides a reflection on the resolution of Luciana's conflict.
D
It describes the setting where Luciana lives with her mother.
E
It sets up Luciana's situation and the conflict she encounters.
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Which sentence uses a narrative technique to develop a character?

A
I can see the lights of the town below after the leaves have all fallen.
B
"Maybe," Hannah smirked, "you could just tell her I'm a trapeze artist in my spare time."
C
He ran across the street, taking the bag with him, and disappeared into the crowd.
D
I looked at the clock as it sputtered, "Cuckoo," and noticed the hands hadn't moved at all.
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In a narrative essay, a transitional word or phrase helps to

A
develop characters.
B
describe the setting.
C
connect ideas.
D
clarify the conflict.
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Which sentences show correct dialogue punctuation? Select three options.I won't go near the stuff, he told me with a grimace."Thanks for helping me out, Grace," she mumbled."Who took the last muffin? I was going to eat it this morning!" Anastasia groaned.Why are you staring at me, anyway?" Yasmin snapped."Don't worry, I'm not going to tell anyone. But it's not that big a deal," whispered Jayden.

A
I won't go near the stuff, he told me with a grimace.
B
"Thanks for helping me out, Grace," she mumbled.
C
"Who took the last muffin? I was going to eat it this morning!" Anastasia groaned.
D
Why are you staring at me, anyway?" Yasmin snapped.
E
"Don't worry, I'm not going to tell anyone. But it's not that big a deal," whispered Jayden.
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Read the excerpt from Maryam's personal narrative.The vertical garden that Mr. Lopez taught me how to build not only changed the way we eat, but it helped my family spend less on groceries. When the school board accepted my proposal to start a program to teach families to grow their own food, I knew just who to call to help me make it work. Working with Mr. Lopez helped me speak up about the things I believe in, and I hope that my ideas about helping our neighborhood have access to good food will result in a positive change.

A
the exposition
B
the rising action
C
the falling action
D
the reflection

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