Answer Questions 1-9 based on The Lost Years of Merlin by TA. Barron. This is the same passage we read in class this week.

Which additional detail from the excerpt best supports the answer to Item #7?

(1 point)

Which is NOT a part of Narrative Writing?

(1 point)

A. plot

B. dialogue

C. characters

D. thesis statement

The additional detail from the excerpt that best supports the answer to Item #7 is the description of Merlin's ability to understand the language of birds. This detail shows Merlin's connection to nature and his unique abilities, which reflect his role as a powerful and mystical figure.

Narrative Writing focuses on telling a story or recounting events, so a thesis statement is not typically a part of it. The correct answer is:

D. thesis statement