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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing Workshop: Narrative Writing

Question 1 • (J. Blaum) 0231 10th Grade English 1st 9 Weeks 26-27

Paolo is writing a personal narrative about how he overcame his fear of heights by riding a roller coaster. He is working on his thesis statement. Which of the following sentences would be the best thesis statement?

Answer
A
Riding a roller coaster was terrifying for me because I have an extreme fear of heights.
B
Riding a roller coaster to overcome my fear of heights showed me that I was brave and able to tackle any obstacle ahead of me.
C
I was nervous to ride my first roller coaster because I was scared of heights, but the experience changed me.
D
I’m happy I decided to ride the roller coaster even though I was nervous, because I learned a lot.

Explanation

A strong thesis for a personal narrative states the experience’s significance or what the writer learned from it. Choice B explains that riding the roller coaster helped Paolo recognize his bravery and ability to face challenges. The other choices describe his fear or say the experience taught him something, but they do not clearly express the specific insight he gained.

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