AnswersSS-English Language Arts 7Writing a Personal Narrative that Expresses Your Identity

Writing a Personal Narrative that Expresses Your Identity Answers

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Which example of dialogue is formatted correctly?

A
I said to her “Have fun on your summer vacation.”
B
I said to her, “Have fun on your summer vacation.”
C
I said to her “Have fun on your summer vacation”.
D
I said to her, “have fun on your summer vacation.”
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Which statement best describes the sequence of a narrative?

A
The most interesting details should come first.
B
The most interesting details should come last.
C
The narrative should be in chronological order.
D
The narrative should start with the lesson.
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Which sentence uses engaging details to tell a story?

A
I could tell my brother was proud of me when I won the race.
B
My brother’s warm smile and firm hug showed me how proud he was when I won the race.
C
My brother was definitely proud of me when I won the race.
D
After I finished the race and won first place, my brother told me that he was proud of me.
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Read the conclusion from a personal narrative.Even though we were lost in the desert for several hours, we made it home safely, because we had packed extra food and water. Our families were very relieved to see us alive and well.

A
“Where is the main trail?” I asked while searching the map.
B
After surviving those miserable hours in the desert, I learned the value of being prepared.
C
My friends invited me to go for a hike, and although it was a hot summer day, I agreed to go, because I had nothing else to do.
D
“Be sure to drink some water,” Tara reminded us.
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Select the sentence that would best appear in the end of a narrative.

A
My experience with my dog has taught me to never give up hope.
B
It was my birthday, and I was hoping that my wish for a dog would come true.
C
On my way home, I found a lonely and hungry-looking dog roaming the neighborhood.
D
I posted flyers around the neighborhood, but no one called to claim the dog.
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Read the excerpt from a personal narrative.“That will be $7.50,” the cashier said after ringing up the groceries I hoped to purchase.I looked in my wallet and saw only a $5 bill. My face flushed as I realized I would have to put a few things back.“Um . . . sorry. I thought I had more money with me,” I replied. “What if I put back the bottle of juice? How much will that be?” Immediately, the woman standing in line behind me reached into her purse, pulled out $2.50, and handed it to the cashier.“Oh, thanks,” I said, surprised and relieved at the same time. “This is so generous of you. How can I repay you?”“Don’t thank me,” the woman replied. “I’m no saint. I just don’t want to wait in line any longer. Now you can go, and I can finally buy my groceries and get out of here.”

A
The woman is in a hurry to leave.
B
The woman knows the narrator.
C
The woman enjoys helping strangers.
D
The woman is expecting to be repaid.
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Select the sentence that would best appear in the beginning of a narrative.

A
My experience with my dog has taught me to never give up hope.
B
It was my birthday, and I was hoping that my wish for a dog would come true.
C
On my way home, I found a lonely and hungry-looking dog roaming the neighborhood.
D
I posted flyers around the neighborhood, but no one called to claim the dog.
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How quickly or slowly the action of a story is narrated is called

A
pacing.
B
brainstorming.
C
paragraphing.
D
dialogue.
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Which answer choice would be the best topic for a personal narrative?

A
what I ate for breakfast
B
my favorite movie or TV show
C
the history of my hometown
D
a mistake I made
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Read this example.Cherise is given this writing prompt in class:Write a personal narrative essay that describes a significant experience at school that has shaped your identity. Cherise decides that she is going to write a narrative essay that describes how her experience trying out for the cheerleading squad has helped her overcome her shyness and be comfortable in front of an audience.

A
Cherise’s topic is acceptable, but it is not in the correct format.
B
Cherise’s topic is not acceptable, because trying out for cheerleading is not a significant school experience.
C
Cherise’s topic is not acceptable, because it is not from her own experience.
D
Cherise’s topic and format are both acceptable, because they carefully follow the prompt.

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