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Which sentence most needs to be revised because its description is too vague?
- We had to walk up several flights of stairs to get there.
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One advantage of using dialogue in a narrative essay is to
- show who the essay’s characters are.
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Which is the best critique explaining why Henrique should revise the paraphrase?
- Henrique needs to add some descriptive language to make the story come alive.
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Which revision best uses dialogue to reveal more about the character?
- “Did you hear?” I asked them. “My painting was selected!” They cheered loudly, especially given that the competition was so ruthless. I had felt so incompetent at the beginning.
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Which part of the sentence uses description to hold the reader’s interest?
- we peeled off our sodden coats
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What should Lukas do with this paragraph?
- He should put it in the beginning of the essay.
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Which revision most improves the sentence by adding description?
- The mixed aroma of spicy garlic and sweet roses tickles my nose when I work at the community garden.
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When planning a narrative essay, the writer should order events so that the
- climax (or conflict) is developed in the middle of the essay.
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During the revision process, which type of wording should a writer delete in a narrative essay?
- vague language
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Why would Viktoria most likely include this paragraph in the middle of her essay?
- to explain some of the obstacles she faces
1. Which sentence most needs to be revised because its description is too vague?
We hiked two miles uphill in the blooming forest today.
We sprinted back and forth in the stuffy high school gym.
We had to walk up several flights of stairs to get there.
We stretched and then slowly jogged once around the track.
2. One advantage of using dialogue in a narrative essay is to
highlight the essay’s topic.
define the essay’s purpose.
show who the essay’s characters are.
determine the essay’s point of view.
3. Read the paraphrase of the story Henrique wrote.
The soldiers walked through the rain as they approached the canyon. They’d been traveling for days to reach the dragon’s lair. Finally they arrived. Then the dragon approached, and it roared. Yet, the soldiers faced off with the dragon, despite the noise.
Which is the best critique explaining why Henrique should revise the paraphrase?
Henrique needs to change the sequence of events to be in a logical order.
Henrique needs to add some descriptive language to make the story come alive.
Henrique needs to add some dialogue to make the point of view consistent.
Henrique needs to change the point of view to make the sequence clearer.
4. Read the sentence.
I told them how surprised and excited I was to have my painting selected, especially since I’d felt so incompetent at the beginning and I knew the competition was so ruthless.
Which revision best uses dialogue to reveal more about the character?
“It was such a big surprise.” I told them. “I’m excited that my painting was selected!” I had felt so incompetent at the beginning, feeling unqualified next to such ruthless competition.
I told them truthfully that I was surprised to be chosen. The competition was ruthless, so very fierce. I felt so incompetent at the beginning. It’s really exciting to have my painting selected.
“I’m in!” I exclaimed, voice cracking with emotion. “My painting was selected and I might faint!” I felt so incompetent at the beginning competing against such ruthless competition.
“Did you hear?” I asked them. “My painting was selected!” They cheered loudly, especially given that the competition was so ruthless. I had felt so incompetent at the beginning.
5. ead the sentence.
Returning home from the trip, we peeled off our sodden coats, dropped all of our suitcases on the floor, and headed for the kitchen in the back.
Which part of the sentence uses description to hold the reader’s interest?
Returning home from the trip
we peeled off our sodden coats
dropped all our suitcases on the floor
and headed for the kitchen in the back
6. Read the paragraph that Lukas is planning to include in his narrative essay.
Running is my life. Beginning last summer I practiced every day from the early break of dawn until the heat of the midday sun forced me to take a break. Sipping from my bottle of icy water to keep myself hydrated, I dreamed about running a mile in under ten minutes to compete in the statewide race.
What should Lukas do with this paragraph?
He should put it in the beginning of the essay.
He should put it in the middle of the essay.
He should put it at the end of the essay.
He should delete it from the essay.
7. Read the sentence.
I work at the community garden.
Which revision most improves the sentence by adding description?
I like to work at the community garden because it has a multitude of things growing there.
Sometimes I work at the community garden since it is nearby and beneficial to everyone in the community.
There are plenty of vegetables, flowers, and plants at the community garden where I work.
The mixed aroma of spicy garlic and sweet roses tickles my nose when I work at the community garden.
8. When planning a narrative essay, the writer should order events so that the
is developed in the middle of the essay.
9. During the revision process, which type of wording should a writer delete in a narrative essay?
descriptive details
sensory details
specific language
vague language
10. Read the paragraph from Viktoria’s narrative essay.
As I read the rules, I became even more nervous. Fifty artists had been accepted to the competition. Each artist would have just three hours to create a painting. The topic of the painting would be revealed right before the artists would be allowed to start, so there was no chance I could brainstorm ideas ahead of time.
Why would Viktoria most likely include this paragraph in the middle of her essay?
to introduce the main challenge she faces
to explain some of the obstacles she faces
to explain how she overcomes her obstacles
to discuss how the challenge changes her
9 answers
In the context of narrative structure, the conflict is often developed in the middle of the essay, particularly as the writer leads up to the climax and its resolution. So, for your question regarding the correct term, the answer is conflict.
To clarify:
- Conflict: The central struggle or problem that the characters face, which is typically detailed in the middle of the essay.
- Description: Used throughout to enhance the narrative.
- Dialogue: Also integrated throughout but is more commonly used to reveal character or advance the plot.
- Resolution: Generally found towards the end of the narrative, where the conflict is resolved.
So for your previous question, a writer should order events so that the conflict is developed in the middle of the essay. Thank you for your patience!
The best way to make inferences is to combine background knowledge with_______
or the proof found in the details provided in the text.
2. One similarity between the Haida and Maori creation myths is that they both describe the creation of the______
3. Which phrases include sensory language? Select three answers.
the breeze last night
the softly drifting snow
the bumpy, twisted tree
the newly bought car
the rabbit next door
the scarred, stained rug
4. Read the sentence.
While we could never prove it, we suspected him of duplicity, so we were never able to fully trust him despite his numerous good deeds.
What is the most likely definition of "duplicity”?
counterfeiting
cunning
determination
dishonesty
5. Read the passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida.”
Raven crept into the chief’s dwelling. He appeared as a baby, with raven hair and black eyes. The chief’s daughter adopted the child, never knowing that he was in fact Raven the trickster.
The daughter loved the child, but soon the baby began to cry. The Sky Chief did whatever he could to comfort his new grandson, but the baby was inconsolable. Finally, to appease the child, he gave him a small box to play with. Raven, as the baby, tumbled and tossed the box until it fell open. Whoosh! The stars flew up through the smoke hole in the ceiling, settling in the night sky.
The chief was very upset, but was able to recover, as they were only stars and not very luminous.
Based on the passage, the reader can infer that some Haida families lived in homes that
were large.
were small.
had windows.
had fireplaces.
6. Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows that the Maori value freedom?
the conflict between Tû and Tawhiri
the actions of Papa and Rangi
the motivation of the brothers
the resolution following Tû's wrath
7. Which is the best definition of "value”?
a quality or idea that is considered important
a conclusion made on the basis of evidence
a story that explains how things came to be
a location in a story that gives the reader clues
8. What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?
an attempt to explain a supernatural god
an attempt to explain a fantastic setting
an attempt to explain an origin
an attempt to explain a conflict
9. Collin is writing a compare and contrast paragraph about different language courses offered at his school.
Point: English is the most common language in the United States, but people also speak French and Spanish.
Illustration: More than 37 million people over the age of five speak Spanish in the U.S., and approximately 2 million people speak French.
Based on the point and illustration, which is the best explanation or analysis of the evidence?
Spanish classes are more difficult than French classes.
Spanish classes are more interesting than French classes.
Spanish would be more limiting for students than French.
Spanish would be more useful for students in everyday life.
10. Which excerpt from the Haida creation myth is the best evidence that the Haida value social relationships?
The chief’s daughter adopted the child, never knowing that he was in fact Raven the trickster.
Before the chief could move, his daughter handed the child this new toy to play with.
Still, Raven could tell the men were not truly happy. They did not have companions to join them in caring for the earth.
But in Raven’s travels, he saw that there was no one to take care of the earth.
11. Which details from the myths support the idea that both the Maori and Haida understand the value of determination?
The brothers in the Maori myth use all of their strength to separate the sky and the earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth spies on the Sky Chief and his daughter in order to accomplish his goal.
The brothers in the Maori myth fight one another and their parents for control of the earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth discovers humans and then takes care of them.
The brothers in the Maori myth try several different ways to separate the sky and earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth continues to wail until he’s given the box he wants.
The brothers in the Maori myth make an agreement and stick to it without arguing, and the Raven in the Haida myth finds a sneaky way to bring light into the world in three different ways.
12. A clue that helps the reader to understand a word’s meaning by using a comparison to connect the word to another word or idea is known as a______
clue.
13. Read the passage from Perseus.
"Your child!” Acrisius cried in great anger. "Who is his father?”
But when Danaë answered proudly, "Zeus,” he would not believe her.
In the passage, the dialogue primarily serves to
identify the narrator of the story.
illustrate the feelings of the characters.
describe the actions of the characters.
identify the narrator’s point of view.
14. By studying the suffix of "fallacy,” a reader can conclude it means
“without being false.”
“someone who does something false.”
“the state of being false.”
“having the misfortune of being false.”
15. What does Zareen most need to add to her table to complete the planning for her essay?
She needs to add to the beginning and introduce what her challenge was.
She needs to add to the beginning and introduce the important people involved.
She needs to add to the middle and provide some of the obstacles she faced.
She needs to add to the end and provide some reflection on the challenge.
Look at the table Zareen created to help plan her narrative essay.
The image outlines a personal narrative about a camping experience, divided into three parts:
Beginning: The individual is excited for an adventure and mentions that their aunt and uncle agreed to take them and train them.
Middle: The preparation process is described, including research on what to pack and learning how to pitch a tent and cook over a fire.
End: The narrative reflects on the new skills learned, acknowledges the challenges faced, and expresses a newfound love for nature and a desire to go camping again.
Here are the answers to your questions:
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The best way to make inferences is to combine background knowledge with
- textual evidence (or evidence from the details provided in the text).
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One similarity between the Haida and Maori creation myths is that they both describe the creation of the
- world (or land).
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Which phrases include sensory language? Select three answers.
- the softly drifting snow
- the bumpy, twisted tree
- the scarred, stained rug
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What is the most likely definition of "duplicity”?
- dishonesty
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Based on the passage, the reader can infer that some Haida families lived in homes that
- were large (since the passage refers to a “ceiling” suggesting a larger space).
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Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows that the Maori value freedom?
- the motivation of the brothers
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Which is the best definition of "value”?
- a quality or idea that is considered important
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What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?
- an attempt to explain an origin
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Based on the point and illustration, which is the best explanation or analysis of the evidence?
- Spanish would be more useful for students in everyday life.
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Which excerpt from the Haida creation myth is the best evidence that the Haida value social relationships?
- Still, Raven could tell the men were not truly happy. They did not have companions to join them in caring for the earth.
- Which details from the myths support the idea that both the Maori and Haida understand the value of determination?
- The brothers in the Maori myth try several different ways to separate the sky and earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth continues to wail until he’s given the box he wants.
- A clue that helps the reader to understand a word’s meaning by using a comparison to connect the word to another word or idea is known as a
- context clue.
- In the passage, the dialogue primarily serves to
- illustrate the feelings of the characters.
- By studying the suffix of "fallacy,” a reader can conclude it means
- “the state of being false.”
- What does Zareen most need to add to her table to complete the planning for her essay?
- She needs to add to the beginning and introduce what her challenge was.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional assistance!
Thank you for the clarification. Here are the revised answers based on your instructions:
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One similarity between the Haida and Maori creation myths is that they both describe the creation of the
- sky (or you can choose stars if that fits your context better).
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A clue that helps the reader to understand a word’s meaning by using a comparison to connect the word to another word or idea is known as a
- definition clue.
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