Which best explains why the author of a narrative might describe events in a different order than they occurred?
(1 point)
• to confuse the reader by rearranging the sequence of events
• to create a mistake that the reader has to find and correct
• to create suspense by withholding information from the reader
• to prove that this is the best way to present events to the reader
• to create suspense by withholding information from the reader
Which sentence is an example of reflection? (1 point)
• Moving across the country and starting over at a new school has taught me that the challenges we are faced with in life make us stronger.
• "I cannot believe it! What did I do to deserve this? A blizzard on my sixteenth birthday? Now no
one will be able to come to my party!"
• I looked forward to the summer because it meant that I would spend a relaxing week with my grandparents at their house by the lake.
• The floorboards creaked beneath my feet as I tiptoed through the kitchen, hoping no one would hear me trying to make my way to the front door.
• Moving across the country and starting over at a new school has taught me that the challenges we are faced with in life make us stronger.
What are graphic elements in narrative writing? (1 point)
• images that help a reader picture the story
• language that appeals to the reader's sense of touch, taste, sound, sight, or smell
• language that goes beyond the literal or everyday meaning of words
• typographical features of how writing appears on the page
• images that help a reader picture the story
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Teddy and Chris finally figured out a way to get more fans to come to their basketball games. They designed a half-time show full of slam-dunks, trick shots, and speed-dribbling that made fans come from three towns over just to see their moves. They would finally have the sold-out crowds that they needed to convince the principal that they needed a bigger gym.
Which effect do the preceding sentences from a conclusion provide for the narrative?
(1 point)
• a reflection on events from the story
• a solution to a problem
• a plot twist
• an insight into new knowledge gained by one of the characters
• a solution to a problem
Use the introductory paragraph below to complete the activity.
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 three to five sentences, explain what point of view the author uses and how the author creates interest in the story.