And it happened. One minute she was on the branch; the next she was on the ground. I don’t even recall seeing her fall. —Gordon Korman, Schooled

Question

INVITATION TO NOTICE (note at least four features of the mentor sentence) in small sentences

Answer 1

1. Tension and Surprise: The contrast between the calmness of being on the branch and the suddenness of the fall creates suspense.

2. First-Person Perspective: The use of "I" establishes a personal narrative, making the reader feel the immediacy of the moment.

3. Brevity of Sentences: The short and concise sentences create a quick pace, reflecting the abruptness of the event.

4. Ambiguity: The phrase "I don’t even recall seeing her fall" introduces ambiguity, raising questions about the narrator's awareness and the nature of the incident.