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Writing a Personal Narrative that Expresses Your Identity

Question 10 • SS-English Language Arts 7

Read this example.Cherise is given this writing prompt in class:Write a personal narrative essay that describes a significant experience at school that has shaped your identity. Cherise decides that she is going to write a narrative essay that describes how her experience trying out for the cheerleading squad has helped her overcome her shyness and be comfortable in front of an audience.

Answer
A
Cherise’s topic is acceptable, but it is not in the correct format.
B
Cherise’s topic is not acceptable, because trying out for cheerleading is not a significant school experience.
C
Cherise’s topic is not acceptable, because it is not from her own experience.
D
Cherise’s topic and format are both acceptable, because they carefully follow the prompt.

Explanation

The prompt asks for a personal narrative about a significant school experience that shaped the writer’s identity. Cherise writes about trying out for cheerleading, a school experience, and explains how it helped her overcome shyness and feel comfortable in front of an audience. That makes the topic and narrative format fit the prompt, so the correct choice is D: both are acceptable.

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