Writing a Narrative: Describing a Problem

Question 1

Which of these sentences is the best example of using details to show emotion?

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I barged into the room and immediately confronted her about her vicious remark.

Question 2

What did you include in your letter? Check any that apply.

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the problem and its effects

Question 3

Complete each sentence below by choosing the most descriptive word or phrase.

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I her at the party.: studied; I him that it wasn't true.: warned; I to her the next day.: marched up

Question 4

Use the drop-down menus to identify the parts of the story.

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A couple of weeks ago, I was tired all of the time. I would find myself dragging my feet during baseball practice. I was so tired that my mom said, "You look like one of those zombies from a horror mo: the identification of the problem; A couple of weeks ago, I was tired all of the time. I would find myself dragging my feet during baseball practice. I was so tired that my mom said, "You look like one of those zombies from a horror mo: the effects of the problem; A couple of weeks ago, I was tired all of the time. I would find myself dragging my feet during baseball practice. I was so tired that my mom said, "You look like one of those zombies from a horror mo: how the problem was solved; A couple of weeks ago, I was tired all of the time. I would find myself dragging my feet during baseball practice. I was so tired that my mom said, "You look like one of those zombies from a horror mo: the effects of solving the problem

Question 5

✔ how the problem was solvedX the effects of solving the problemthe identification of the problemthe effects of the problem

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X the effects of solving the problem

Question 6

X how the problem was solved✔ the effects of solving the problemthe identification of the problemthe effects of the problem

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the identification of the problem

Question 7

Which of these statements include dialogue? Check all that apply. I told her, “That is new information for me.” I gasped. “I can’t believe you’re telling me this incredible secret!” I couldn’t believe she was telling me such a personal thing. I asked, “Are you sure you should be telling me this?”

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I told her, “That is new information for me.”; I gasped. “I can’t believe you’re telling me this incredible secret!”; I asked, “Are you sure you should be telling me this?”

Question 8

In what ways does the dialogue in the letter paint a picture for readers? Check all that apply.

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It helps readers see Nick’s mom as a concerned person.; It explains what Nick’s mother felt and thought.; It helps readers see Nick’s mom as a real person.

Question 9

Write your answers to the questions in the space below.

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Answer

Question 10

Write a letter to a friend describing a problem you faced and solved.

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