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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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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 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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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 sentences use description to develop the narrator's personality? Select three options.

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 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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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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How can a writer edit a narrative to include vivid imagery? Select three options.

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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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 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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