Writing a Narrative Application Essay — Quiz

Question 1 • Senior English

Harrison is going to write a personal narrative about his uncle and the reasons he admires him. Which sentence most effectively uses description to show the reader what kind of person Harrison’s uncle is?

Answer

Uncle Ted's office is far from his house, so he spends a lot of time commuting to and from work.

In addition to working full time in his thriving pediatric dental practice, Uncle Ted regularly provides free dental care to those in need.

After spending time with Uncle Ted at his dental office, I thought a lot about attending dental school to become a dentist myself.

Uncle Ted is the oldest of my father’s siblings, and he is the only relative who lives close to my family.

Explanation

Choice A shows Uncle Ted’s generosity and dedication: he works full time in a thriving practice and also provides free dental care to people in need. Those details help the reader understand why Harrison admires him. The other sentences give facts about his family, commute, or influence on Harrison, but reveal less about Uncle Ted’s character.

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