AnswersCommon Core ELA 10 A - AberdeenAnalyzing Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Short Stories

Writing a Narrative Essay about Being Judged Answers

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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.

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