Writing a Narrative to Develop Characters

Question 1 • PCA 26-27 - ELA - I Literature and Composition (23.3616000) YL IC – 2230727

Which excerpt from Savannah's story uses action to develop Marylou's character?

Answer

Grabbing the milk pail and the basket for the eggs, Marylou quietly slipped out the back door to start her early morning chores.

From the barn, she could hear the melodic moos of Daisy and the gentle nickers of their old work horse, Hank.

While milking the cow, Marylou's imagination began to wander and soon she pictured herself as the first astronaut exploring Mars.

As the sun began to peak over the mountaintop, a voice interrupted her thoughts. Marylou's mom announced it was time to get ready for school.

Explanation

Action develops a character by showing what the character does. In A, Marylou quietly takes the milk pail and egg basket and slips outside to begin her chores, revealing that she is responsible and gets up early to help. The other excerpts mainly describe sounds, thoughts, or an announcement.

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