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Word Relationships: Using Context — Unit test

Question 1 • SS-English Language Arts 7

Read the excerpt from I Never Had It Made.I interrupted. "But it’s the box score that really counts—that and that alone, isn’t it?"It’s all that ought to count," he replied. "But it isn’t. Maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. That is one of the reasons I’ve got you here, Robinson. If you’re a good enough man, we can make a start in the right direction. But let me tell you, it’s going to take an awful lot of courage."What narrative technique does Robinson use in this excerpt to paint a picture for readers?

Answer
A
interesting dialogue
B
detailed descriptions
C
first-person details
D
first-person pronouns

Explanation

The excerpt presents a conversation between Robinson and another person, including their spoken words and responses. This interesting dialogue lets readers hear their viewpoints and understand the tension in the moment. The passage does use first-person pronouns, but its main narrative technique is dialogue.

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