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Incorporating Narrative Techniques — Quiz Answers

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Which sentence contains an example of flashback?

A
While waiting impatiently for the line to move, she fidgeted with the watch on her wrist.
B
He noticed a lot of cars parked on the street as he walked down the block to his house.
C
The air felt like a warm blanket as she watched sunlight dance upon the calm blue water.
D
While watching the basketball game, he was transported to his old high school gym.
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Which sentence contains an example of character development?

A
When she tried to enter the house for the first time, the door stuck, as though warning her not to enter.
B
The scent of warm bread wafted by, transporting her mind to that summer in her grandmother's kitchen.
C
She clutched her bag tight to her chest like a teddy bear, taking slow deep breaths to try to calm her racing heart.
D
As the crowded train clacked along, she studied the rainbow-colored map that covered most of the wall.
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Which signal words would most likely be found in expository writing?

A
"this perspective"
B
"to clarify"
C
"it's my belief"
D
"a better option"
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For what purpose would an author most likely use foreshadowing as a narrative technique?

A
to bring characters to life
B
to develop a mental picture
C
to create dramatic tension
D
to offer a precise description
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Read the description of an assignment. Olivia is writing an essay explaining the city's tree planting project. She wants to create anticipation so that readers will be excited to see the results of the project. Which narrative technique would most help Olivia to accomplish her purpose?

A
using foreshadowing to give a sense of how the mature planted trees will improve the look of the city
B
including an anecdote from one of the workers about the day they planted their first tree
C
describing what the tree planting process is like from the point of view of one of the workers
D
creating a fictional discussion between two of the people who are discussing life in the city
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Read the description of an assignment. Emma is writing an essay explaining how the Sahara Desert changed from an ocean to a desert. She wants readers to feel like they've time-traveled and are experiencing what the Saharan Sea was like millions of years ago. Which narrative technique would best help Emma to accomplish her purpose?

A
including a description of how the Saharan Sea evolved
B
adding a flashback to when the Saharan Sea still existed
C
recounting a story about visiting a museum exhibit about the Saharan Sea
D
writing fictional dialogue between two scientists discussing the Saharan Sea
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Which sentence contains the best example of sensory details?

A
Worried she was going to be late, Jade ran up the school steps and down the hallway.
B
The cool water tickling my feet provided a welcome relief from the hot summer sun burning overhead.
C
When I saw my first fireflies, I was so thrilled that I stayed outside to watch until the last one disappeared.
D
The sight of the old tree brought him back to the day when he first climbed its branches.
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Read the description of an assignment. Jun is writing a biographical essay describing the life of Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin, a woman from the Metis peoples of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa tribe who served the US government in the early 1900s. Jun wants to promote an understanding of how Baldwin made history with her accomplishment. Which narrative technique would best help Jun accomplish this purpose?

A
using foreshadowing to hint that many Indigenous people would serve in the US government in future years
B
using character development to highlight Baldwin's participation in the suffrage movement
C
using flashback to describe the journey Baldwin took with her father from their home to Washington, DC
D
using sensory details in a description of Baldwin wearing her native dress to the government offices
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Which sentence contains an example of character development?

A
As his boat drifted lazily across the bay, he watched the sunrise paint the water with pink clouds.
B
She noticed a perfectly round circle in the grass that had not been there the day before.
C
When he was nervous, he spoke so quickly that it was difficult to understand the words.
D
The music drifting from her neighbor's window transported her back to her grandmother's kitchen.
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Which sentence contains an example of foreshadowing?

A
I should have known how the day would turn out when I woke up to cold rain pouring down outside.
B
The wind blew in through the open window, causing the curtains to swish back and forth against the wall.
C
When he heard the news, his face lit up with a grin, and he did a little happy dance around the room.
D
As he followed the scent of cotton candy, his mouth watered in anticipation of eating the sweet treat.

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