How does this paragraph help develop the narrative? Select three options.

It details the method that Luciana uses to solve her problem.

It introduces the characters of Luciana and her mother.

It provides a reflection on the resolution of Luciana's conflict.

It describes the setting where Luciana lives with her mother.

It sets up Luciana's situation and the conflict she encounters.

Which sentences most likely belong in the resolution of a narrative? Select two options.Before I could even explain, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him.I have lived on a farm since I was two years old, when my parents decided they would raise sheep."I can replace the window," he said, putting his arm around my shoulders, "but I can't replace you."The closer we got to the theater, the more my stomach churned at the thought of seeing Frank.The audience stood up, cheering wildly, and I've never felt so relieved in my life.

Before I could even explain, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him.

I have lived on a farm since I was two years old, when my parents decided they would raise sheep.

"I can replace the window," he said, putting his arm around my shoulders, "but I can't replace you."

The closer we got to the theater, the more my stomach churned at the thought of seeing Frank.

The audience stood up, cheering wildly, and I've never felt so relieved in my life.

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.

the exposition

the rising action

the falling action

the reflection

Vivid imagery is often used to help the reader

identify the plot structure.

connect the ideas.

form a mental picture.

recognize the dialogue.

What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative essay?

to provide a logical structure for the essay

to develop characters by displaying their interactions

to connect one paragraph to the next in a logical way

to tell the reader who the narrator is

In a narrative essay, a transitional word or phrase helps to

develop characters.

describe the setting.

connect ideas.

clarify the conflict.

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

use specific, strong verbs in place of general ones

use dialogue to develop the character

use descriptive words that appeal to the reader's senses

use setting to place the story for the reader

use active voice to show instead of tell the reader

Read the excerpt from Abra's narrative.I fell asleep to the sound of the dog snoring at my feet. The next day, I woke up to discover it had worked its way up the bed to tuck its head under my arm. When my mother put down a dish of food for the dog, it looked at me as if to ask me if I thought it should eat. It became clear to all of us that this new, unexpected addition to the household would become my dog, so I'd have to think up a name for it.

a list of reasons

a list of examples

the order of importance

the chronological order

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

The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary is afraid of fire.

The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary cannot light a match.

The dialogue shows that Kaydee is angry at Aunt Mary.

The dialogue shows that Kaydee is a calm person.

The dialogue shows that Kaydee and Aunt Mary are in the kitchen.

Which sentence most likely comes from a narrative essay?

The best way to ensure that the eggs don't scorch is to keep an eye on them and stir continuously.

Nervous about landing on the new planet, Captain Hassan pored over possible scenarios for hours.

I looked up at the audience and tried to swallow my fear, wiping my sweaty hands on my skirt.

Botanists have discovered that alpine plant life is far more varied than was previously thought.

Writing a Narrative Essay about Being Judged Answers

More from this Course

TRY EDGENUITY HACKS