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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

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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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What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative essay?

A
to provide a logical structure for the essay
B
to develop characters by displaying their interactions
C
to connect one paragraph to the next in a logical way
D
to tell the reader who the narrator is
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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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Nova revised her verb phrase, "applied for the scholarship" to "rigorously pursued the scholarship," to include vivid imagery.How did Nova’s revision impact her writing?

A
It established a clear setting for the reader.
B
It created a sense of calm in the narrative.
C
It engaged the senses creating excitement.
D
It lowered the intensity of the verb.
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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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Which technique gives the reader information from the past to help explain a character's actions and reactions in a narrative?

A
transitions
B
flashbacks
C
parentheses
D
descriptions
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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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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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Which punctuation serves to set dialogue apart from the rest of the text in a narrative?

A
exclamation marks
B
quotation marks
C
parentheses
D
brackets
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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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