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HS: English 3B [M] (Prescriptive) (GP) / 1:Writing I
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Which is an example of “exploding a moment”?


I sit down next to a young professional man.

The urban commuter reads his paper.

His silk tie gleams in the sunlight.

I turned eighteen on Thursday.

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The example of "exploding a moment" is:

His silk tie gleams in the sunlight.

This phrase captures a specific detail, creating a vivid image and inviting the reader to slow down and appreciate that moment. "Exploding a moment" involves slowing down the narrative to highlight particular details that enhance the scene.