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Writing a Narrative Essay about Being Judged Answers

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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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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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How does the dialogue develop the characters in this paragraph? Select two options.

A
The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary is afraid of fire.
B
The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary cannot light a match.
C
The dialogue shows that Kaydee is angry at Aunt Mary.
D
The dialogue shows that Kaydee is a calm person.
E
The dialogue shows that Kaydee and Aunt Mary are in the kitchen.
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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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How can a writer edit a narrative to include vivid imagery? Select three options.use specific, strong verbs in place of general onesuse dialogue to develop the characteruse descriptive words that appeal to the reader's sensesuse setting to place the story for the readeruse active voice to show instead of tell the reader

A
use specific, strong verbs in place of general ones
B
use dialogue to develop the character
C
use descriptive words that appeal to the reader's senses
D
use setting to place the story for the reader
E
use active voice to show instead of tell the reader
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Which elements of a personal narrative would make the most sense for Takoda to include next? Select two options.

A
a resolution of the conflict with Uncle Mahkah
B
some dialogue that helps to develop the character of Uncle Mahkah
C
a climax with a confrontation between Takoda and Uncle Mahkah
D
a flashback to a previous interaction between Takoda and Uncle Mahkah
E
an introduction describing the life of Takoda and Uncle Mahkah
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Vivid imagery is often used to help the reader

A
identify the plot structure.
B
connect the ideas.
C
form a mental picture.
D
recognize the dialogue.
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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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Which sentence most likely comes from a narrative essay?

A
The best way to ensure that the eggs don't scorch is to keep an eye on them and stir continuously.
B
Nervous about landing on the new planet, Captain Hassan pored over possible scenarios for hours.
C
I looked up at the audience and tried to swallow my fear, wiping my sweaty hands on my skirt.
D
Botanists have discovered that alpine plant life is far more varied than was previously thought.

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