In three to five sentences, write a paragraph that is descriptive and has a slow pace. Consider sentence length and word choice as you write.(4 points)
The sun dipped low in the sky, casting long shadows across the peaceful meadow. The soft chirping of crickets filled the air, blending with the distant murmur of a babbling brook. As the gentle breeze rustled through the tall grass, the fragrance of wildflowers wafted delicately by. Time seemed to slow down, allowing every moment to be savored and cherished in this serene, idyllic setting.
In three to four sentences, write a narrative paragraph that includes two transitions. The transitions should tell information about two of the following: what is happening when, where the action is happening, or whether time has passed between events.(4 points)
As the clock struck midnight, signaling the start of a new day, Maria slipped out of the house and made her way through the quiet streets of the sleeping town. She reached the old, abandoned warehouse, where the secret meeting was to take place, just as the first light of dawn began to filter through the windows. Hours passed as she anxiously waited, the silence broken only by the occasional rustling of rodents scurrying about.
