Narrative Techniques and Structure English 10 Unit Test Part 1 k12 WIVA

Which statement best describes the effect of the story's resolution?

It satisfies readers by providing readers with a fuller picture of Great-Aunt Gertrude.

Part B Which sentence from the passage's exposition best illustrates the function of this part of the story as identified in Part A?

"In the dark, with its front windows and double-arched doors, the house looked as if it were about to eat us."

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the story. Read this excerpt from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry. "Bless my heart!" exclaimed the new arrival, grasping both the other's hands with his own. "It's Bob, sure as fate. I was certain I'd find you here if you were still in existence. Well, well, well!—twenty years is a long time. The old restaurant's gone, Bob; I wish it had lasted, so we could have had another dinner there. How has the West treated you, old man?" Which statement best describes how the pacing of the passage affects the story?

It creates a sense of surprise by having the newly arrived character speak with short phrases and exclamations.

How does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage?

It creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside.

Read the passage. Secret in Slovakia Part A Which description best explains how the exposition functions in this passage?

It creates suspense and uncertainty about what will happen later in the passage.

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the story. Which statement best explains how O. Henry's use of third-person narration in "After Twenty Years" affects the story?

It gives O. Henry a way to keep key information about both main characters hidden until the end.

Which phrase is the definition of the word propensity? Because of her little sister's lifelong propensity for constant chatter, Mazy often retreated to the privacy of her bedroom, seeking silence.

a natural tendency

Which definition of abstract is used in this sentence? Jillian's plan for her career as an adult was still abstract since she concerned herself with friends and family instead.

apart from actual reality

Which phrase from this sentence best reveals the meaning of the word impetuous? Mrs. Martinez preferred careful and reasoned planning when making decisions; on the other hand, her children had an impetuous style of choosing.

careful and reasoned planning

Which phrase is the best meaning of the word precludes in this sentence? With ongoing demands of music practice and homework, Jariah's fully packed schedule precludes an active social life of leisure activities.

prevents from happening

Which phrase from the sentence best reveals the meaning of the word emulate? Terrence suppressed his fear and tried mightily to emulate his talented older sister's acting skills as he auditioned for the community's summer musical.

talented older sister's acting skills