Which sentence most likely comes from a narrative essay?
Which sentences show correct dialogue punctuation? Select three options.
In a narrative essay, how can a writer give background information that clarifies how the conflict arises?
Which sentence uses a narrative technique to develop a character?
Which sentences use description to develop the narrator's personality? Select three options.
Which sentences most likely belong in the resolution of a narrative? Select two options.
Vivid imagery is often used to help the reader
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.
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.
How can a writer edit a narrative to include vivid imagery? Select three options.
Which technique gives the reader information from the past to help explain a character's actions and reactions in a narrative?
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?
Which punctuation serves to set dialogue apart from the rest of the text in a narrative?
In a narrative essay, a transitional word or phrase helps to
How does this paragraph help develop the narrative? Select three options.
What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative essay?
Read the excerpt from Rachel's narrative.(1) I sat anxiously yet still in my chair, waiting for the large door to swing open and the dentist’s assistant to shout, "Rachel, Rachel, you’re next!” (2) I was a bundle of nerves and could even hear the rhythmic ticking of the shiny clock above the receptionist’s window. (3) I wondered what the new dentist would be like and hoped he would be as nice as Dr. Jackson. (4) Finally, the door swung open and an unfamiliar man rushed into the waiting room with a brown clipboard, yelling, "Rachel? Rachel, you’re next!” (5) Here we go, I thought as I was herded into the small, yellow-walled examination room and into the large, cushioned reclining chair. (6) Finally, after a few minutes, Dr. Perez casually strolled in and I was pleasantly surprised to be instantly relaxed and comforted by her presence.(7) After a long check-up, Dr. Perez dismissed my unwarranted fears that I might have several deep, cavernous cavities. (8) The walk home was a slow, relaxing, and pleasant conclusion to a long, stressful day.
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