The purpose of a flashback is to show something that happened in the past.
What is the purpose of a flashback?(1 point)
Responses
to show something that will happen in the future
to show something that will happen in the future
to relieve tension in a story
to relieve tension in a story
to inspire the reader to start the story over
to inspire the reader to start the story over
to show something that happened in the past.
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Sylvia woke up exactly when she should have been walking out the door to the bus stop. She bolted out of bed, threw on her school clothes, and rushed out the door. She could not be late today. Not today of all days. Just as she rounded the corner to the bus stop, hoping she hadn’t missed it, she felt a sharp tug at her back. A strap of her backpack was tangled in a broken fence. Not today! Sylvia thought to herself.
Which paragraph would help build tension if added to the story?
(1 point)
Responses
As she struggled to free herself, the bus pulled into view. She waved her arms wildly, but the driver didn’t notice her. And she was still stuck. What was she going to do? She could not be late to school today.
As she struggled to free herself, the bus pulled into view. She waved her arms wildly, but the driver didn’t notice her. And she was still stuck. What was she going to do? She could not be late to school today.
She pulled on the
Sylvia woke up exactly when she should have been walking out the door to the bus stop. She bolted out of bed, threw on her school clothes, and rushed out the door. She could not be late today. Not today of all days. Just as she rounded the corner to the bus stop, hoping she hadn’t missed it, she felt a sharp tug at her back. A strap of her backpack was tangled in a broken fence. Not today! Sylvia thought to herself.
Which paragraph would help build tension if added to the story?
(1 point)
Responses
As she struggled to free herself, the bus pulled into view. She waved her arms wildly, but the driver didn’t notice her. And she was still stuck. What was she going to do? She could not be late to school today.
As she struggled to free herself, the bus pulled into view. She waved her arms wildly, but the driver didn’t notice her. And she was still stuck. What was she going to do? She could not be late to school today.
She pulled on the
The paragraph that would help build tension if added to the story is:
"As she struggled to free herself, the bus pulled into view. She waved her arms wildly, but the driver didn’t notice her. And she was still stuck. What was she going to do? She could not be late to school today."
This addition heightens the urgency and conflict of the situation, thereby building tension.
How can structuring a narrative in chronological order create a sense of surprise for the reader?(1 point)
Responses
The reader becomes aware of events only as the characters do.
The reader becomes aware of events only as the characters do.
The reader can learn about the events from the most recent to the oldest.
The reader can learn about the events from the most recent to the oldest.
The reader can tell what time events happened in the story.
The reader can tell what time events happened in the story.
The reader fails to see big events coming because there are no clues.
Responses
The reader becomes aware of events only as the characters do.
The reader becomes aware of events only as the characters do.
The reader can learn about the events from the most recent to the oldest.
The reader can learn about the events from the most recent to the oldest.
The reader can tell what time events happened in the story.
The reader can tell what time events happened in the story.
The reader fails to see big events coming because there are no clues.
Structuring a narrative in chronological order can create a sense of surprise for the reader because the reader becomes aware of events only as the characters do. This means that the reader experiences the story alongside the characters, leading to unexpected revelations and surprises.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground.
Apples grow on the tree.
Which paragraph arranges the sentences to show a smooth non-linear progression of events?
(1 point)
Responses
A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree. Apples grow on the tree. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree. Apples grow on the tree. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
Apples grow on the tree. Taylor
Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground.
Apples grow on the tree.
Which paragraph arranges the sentences to show a smooth non-linear progression of events?
(1 point)
Responses
A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree. Apples grow on the tree. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree. Apples grow on the tree. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
Apples grow on the tree. Taylor
The paragraph that arranges the sentences to show a smooth non-linear progression of events is:
Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree. Apples grow on the tree. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
This arrangement shows the result first, then leads back to the earlier events that led to it, creating a non-linear progression.
What is one purpose of transition words and phrases?(1 point)
Responses
to show something that happened in the past
to show something that happened in the past
to help readers understand who is speaking or acting
to help readers understand who is speaking or acting
to give clues about something that might happen
to give clues about something that might happen
to signal to readers that the time or location is changing
Responses
to show something that happened in the past
to show something that happened in the past
to help readers understand who is speaking or acting
to help readers understand who is speaking or acting
to give clues about something that might happen
to give clues about something that might happen
to signal to readers that the time or location is changing
One purpose of transition words and phrases is to signal to readers that the time or location is changing.
When should a writer use multiple plotlines in the same story?(1 point)
Responses
if they are in the same genre
if they are in the same genre
if they are unrelated to each other
if they are unrelated to each other
if they are loosely related to each other
if they are loosely related to each other
if they share characters and a setting
Responses
if they are in the same genre
if they are in the same genre
if they are unrelated to each other
if they are unrelated to each other
if they are loosely related to each other
if they are loosely related to each other
if they share characters and a setting
A writer should use multiple plotlines in the same story if they share characters and a setting. This allows for interconnectedness and depth, providing a richer narrative experience.