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Question 18 • Virginia and US History

A student is writing a narrative essay about a surprise party for his grandfather’s seventy-fifth birthday. Which lists the best topics to include on a brainstorming chart?

Answer
A
where the grandfather lived as a child, where the grandfather went to school, a family tree of all the relatives’ names
B
how the party was planned, who attended the party, the grandfather’s reaction to the surprise
C
a description of the grandfather favorite music, a story from the grandfather’s childhood, lyrics to the “birthday song”
D
a description of the student’s own birthday, how to plan a surprise, a description of the grandfather’s home

Explanation

A narrative essay about a surprise party should focus on the events and people involved in that experience. Planning the party, describing who attended, and telling how the grandfather reacted give the student details to shape into a story. Choice B lists these relevant topics; the other choices include unrelated information or general instructions.

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