Writing a Narrative Essay about Being Judged Quiz

Which punctuation serves to set dialogue apart from the rest of the text in a narrative? exclamation marks quotation marks parentheses brackets

b. quotation marks

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

c. by using a flashback

Which sentences use description to develop the narrator's personality? Select three options. "I live on Greene Street," I answered, handing my registration to the secretary. "I remember that song, and it always makes me feel a little sad to hear it," I admitted to Rosie. I knelt down next to the woman's dog and said, "He's a beautiful dog. What's his name?" "You just say that because you're jealous," I said to Marty as I put my license back in my wallet. "Here's your change, ma'am," I answered, putting the money into her hand, bill by bill.

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.

What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative essay? to provide a logical structure for the essay to develop characters by displaying their interactions to connect one paragraph to the next in a logical way to tell the reader who the narrator is

b. to develop characters by displaying their interactions

Which sentences most likely belong in the resolution paragraph of a narrative? Select two options. Before I could even explain, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him. I have lived on a farm since I was two years old, when my parents decided they would raise sheep. "I can replace the window," he said, putting his arm around my shoulders, "but I can't replace you." The closer we got to the theater, the more my stomach churned at the thought of seeing Frank. The audience stood up, cheering wildly, and I've never felt so relieved in my life.

c. "I can replace the window," he said, putting his arm around my shoulders, "but I can't replace you." e. The audience stood up, cheering wildly, and I've never felt so relieved in my life.

Which sentence should be revised to include vivid imagery? The walnut clock's little brass pendulum gleamed, flicking back and forth with each second. "I am never using red paint again," Shula muttered, slapping a sixth, streaky coat onto the wall. She opened the curtain and looked through the window before shutting it immediately. Pungent sweat dribbled into Jana's eyes as she ran, making them sting and itch.

c. She opened the curtain and looked through the window before shutting it immediately.

Vivid imagery is often used to help the reader identify the plot structure. connect the ideas. form a mental picture. recognize the dialogue.

c. form a mental picture.

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

d. the chronological order

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. Which part of the narrative does this paragraph most likely come from? the exposition the rising action the falling action the reflection

d. the reflection

Read the excerpt from Takoda's narrative. The start of school on the reservation was always hectic. I couldn't hear myself think above the talking and laughing, and it didn't seem like any of us were ready to trade our summers for book reports and math worksheets. What started as a chorus of whispers from desk to desk cranked up to almost a roar, with no teacher in sight. When the door opened, all conversation stopped. A tall, bearded man strode into the room and slapped a lesson planner onto his desk. The entire class sucked in their breath, and I could hardly believe my eyes. It was my uncle Mahkah. Which elements of a personal narrative would make the most sense for Takoda to include next? Select two options. a resolution of the conflict with Uncle Mahkah some dialogue that helps to develop the character of Uncle Mahkah a climax with a confrontation between Takoda and Uncle Mahkah a flashback to a previous interaction between Takoda and Uncle Mahkah an introduction describing the life of Takoda and Uncle Mahkah

b. some dialogue that helps to develop the character of Uncle Mahkah d. a flashback to a previous interaction between Takoda and Uncle Mahkah

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. Which sentence, if added after sentence 6, would best create a strong, descriptive image that helps to explain why Rachel feels comforted? She was young yet carried herself with great confidence, and her clear eyes locked onto mine and oozed kindness. Dr. Perez was the youngest-looking dentist I had ever seen. She looked to be only a few years older than me. I knew that I would like Dr. Perez and would never again be so anxious before a dentist appointment. Dr. Perez moved quickly around the room, quietly gathering her dental tools.

a. She was young yet carried herself with great confidence, and her clear eyes locked onto mine and oozed kindness.

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.

a.The dialogue shows that Aunt Mary is afraid of fire. d. The dialogue shows that Kaydee is a calm person.

Read the excerpt from Luciana's personal narrative. When I was 14, my family moved from the city to a small town, where my mother got a job at the local university. By that time, I had already outgrown everyone my age. To make matters worse, when we moved, I discovered that all the kids in my neighborhood rode their bikes everywhere. I, however, had never even touched a bicycle, much less ridden one. My mother told me, "Luciana, if I had bought you a kid's bike, you would have outgrown it in five minutes. Maybe one of your classmates will teach you how to ride." I was mortified. How does this paragraph help develop the narrative? Select three options. It details the method that Luciana uses to solve her problem. It introduces the characters of Luciana and her mother. It provides a reflection on the resolution of Luciana's conflict. It describes the setting where Luciana lives with her mother. It sets up Luciana's situation and the conflict she encounters.

b.It introduces the characters of Luciana and her mother. d. It describes the setting where Luciana lives with her mother. e. It sets up Luciana's situation and the conflict she encounters.