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Alone in her studio, Mina sat in front of her canvas admiring her latest creation, when the doorbell rang. “Coming!” Mina shouted cheerfully as she ran down the stairs. She twisted the deadbolt and opened the door, but, to her surprise, the only thing waiting for her was the fresh air of the beautiful spring day. “Hello?” she asked, looking around. No one was there. She was just about to close the door when a glimmer of color caught her eye. Down by her feet, there was a small red box. Intrigued, she picked it up and took one last look around. A light breeze tickled her arm, and she shuddered.
In five sentences, explain what point of view the author uses and how the author creates interest in the story.
The author uses a third person limited point of view, focusing primarily on Mina's thoughts and actions. By providing insight into Mina's emotions and reactions, the author creates a sense of intimacy with the protagonist. The unexpected arrival of the red box and the mysterious disappearance of the visitor build intrigue and suspense. The use of sensory details, such as the fresh air of the spring day and the light breeze tickling Mina's arm, helps to immerse the reader in the scene. The unanswered question of who left the box and the mysterious circumstances surrounding its appearance leave the reader wanting to know more.
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Owen closed his eyes and gulped. He felt a bulge in the back of his throat. His stomach was full of butterflies, and his palms were wet. He wiped his palms on his jeans and walked up to the turnstile. They were next in line. The Speed Demon roller coaster came to a screeching halt in front of him, and the giddy passengers stepped off, commenting on how steep the drop was. Here goes nothing, he thought to himself as he shakily stepped onto the ride.
In two sentences, identify at least three details from the paragraph that help the writer show Owen’s feelings without saying them directly.
The author uses physical sensations such as a bulge in the back of Owen's throat, butterflies in his stomach, and wet palms to show his nervousness. The mention of Owen wiping his palms on his jeans and his shaky steps onto the ride further reinforce his anxiety and fear.
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The child held on to his mother as the train went by the platform.
Revise the sentence by making the underlined words more precise, adding at least one adjective or adverb, and adding at least one sensory detail.
The young child tightly clung to his mother's hand as the noisy train roared past the crowded platform.
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Julie and Nicole live in a close-knit neighborhood where everyone is friends.
Recently, an older man named Mr. Radcliffe moved in to one of the houses that had been for sale on their street.
Mr. Radcliffe keeps to himself and does not talk to the other neighbors.
People begin to gossip about Mr. Radcliffe, saying that he is unfriendly, and he must have something to hide since he never comes outside to socialize.
One day, Julie and Nicole are out for a run in the neighborhood. Julie trips over a rock and twists her ankle. She can’t walk, and the girls don’t have a phone to call for help.
Mr. Radcliffe comes out of his house with first aid supplies. He helps Julie into his car and gives the girls a ride home.
Julie and Nicole learn that Mr. Radcliffe is not unfriendly and mean; he is a little lonely, somewhat shy, and definitely misunderstood by most of the neighbors.
In five sentences, explain what you would put in a possible conclusion for this story, including at least one of the following elements of a strong conclusion: solution, growth, new knowledge, reflection.