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In a narrative essay, how can a writer give background information that clarifies how the
conflict arises?
by describing the falling action
by using more transitions
by using a flashback
by reflecting on the solution - ANSWER-c. by using a flashback
In a narrative essay, how can a writer give background information that clarifies how the
conflict arises?
by describing the falling action
by using more transitions
by using a flashback
by reflecting on the solution - ANSWER-c. by using a flashback
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.
What is the logical structure Abra uses for her narrative?
a list of reasons
a list of examples
the order of importance
the chronological order - ANSWER-d. the chronological order
Read the excerpt from Kaydee's personal narrative.
"What are you doing, Kaydee?" Aunt Mary shrieked. "You're going to set the house on
fire!"
I couldn't help but roll my eyes. I struck another match. "Aunt Mary, I'm just trying to get
the stove started. Calm down. The starter is broken again, and I just have to light the
gas." Aunt Mary wrung her hands and paced back and forth in front of the door to the
kitchen, up and down the hall, unable to be in the same room with a lit match.
How does the dialogue develop the characters in this paragraph? Select two options.
The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary is afraid of fire.
The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary cannot light a match.
The dialogue shows that Kaydee is angry at Aunt Mary.
The dialogue shows that Kaydee is a calm person.
The dialogue shows that Kaydee and Aunt Mary are in the kitchen. - ANSWER-a.The
dialogue shows that Aunt Mary is afraid of fire.
d. The dialogue shows that Kaydee is a calm person.