Question 1

A personal essay not only narrates an event but also provides&#160;some analysis of the experience.

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A personal essay not only tells the story of an event or experience but also analyzes it and reflects on its significance. It is not just about telling what happened but also about how it affected the writer and what lessons were learned from it.

Question 2

Which organizational pattern is most often used in a narrative?&#10;A) compare and contrast organization&#10;B) spatial organization&#10;C) chronological organization&#10;D) logical organization

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Chronological organization is the most often used organizational pattern in a narrative as it presents events in the order in which they occurred. This helps the reader follow the story and understand the sequence of events.

Question 3

Application of Skills&#10;Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.&#10;Just Another Night&#10; 1 It was just another night at the frat house. The drinking started early and usually didn't stop until dawn. One of my brothers, a popular easy-going guy named Ryan-not usually much of a drinker-was celebrating a big birthday: his twenty-first. Egged on by the hooting crowd, Ryan bolted down one drink after another, after another, after another.&#10; 2 By the time Ryan reached 12 drinks, he was slurring his words. As he kept chugging drinks, his face looked flushed; he started sweating heavily. When Ryan lurched to his feet, he swayed unsteadily for a few moments and then collapsed. At first everyone laughed. Then we tried to revive him. We couldn't.&#10; 3 &#34;He's not breathing!&#34; I shouted. Someone called 911, and paramedics rushed Ryan to the nearest hospital. His blood-alcohol concentration was several times above the legal limit. Despite intensive efforts by the medical team, nothing helped. Ryan's twenty-first birthday was his last. Our party was over.&#10;-adapted from Hales,&#160; An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , p. 377&#10;Which transition words does the author use to show the chronology of events?&#10;A) by the time, at first, then&#10;B) chugging, flushed, lurched&#10;C) popular, easy?going, drinker&#10;D) all of the above

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The transition words "by the time," "at first," and "then" are used to show the chronological order of events. "Chugging," "flushed," and "lurched" are descriptive words, not transition words indicating chronology. "Popular," "easy-going," and "drinker" are also not transition words indicating chronology.

Question 4

Which of the following details can a writer add to a personal narrative to help it&#160;&#34;come alive&#34; for the reader?&#10;A) personal reflections&#10;B) references to the setting&#10;C) dialogue&#10;D) all of the above

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Personal reflections give insight into the narrator's emotions and thought process, which helps the reader connect to the story. References to the setting help the reader visualize the scene and create a sensory experience. Dialogue adds another layer of realism by allowing the reader to hear the characters' voices and interactions. Combining all three elements creates a multi-dimensional narrative that truly "comes alive" for the reader.

Question 5

The most exciting part of a personal narrative is called the __________________.&#10;A) climax&#10;B) resolution&#10;C) exposition&#10;D) rising action

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The climax is the most exciting part of a personal narrative, where the conflict or main problem is addressed and resolved in a satisfying way. The resolution is the part where the story wraps up after the climax, and the exposition and rising action are typically earlier parts of the story that establish the characters, setting, and initial conflict.

Question 6

Application of Skills&#10;Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.&#10;Just Another Night&#10; 1 It was just another night at the frat house. The drinking started early and usually didn't stop until dawn. One of my brothers, a popular easy-going guy named Ryan-not usually much of a drinker-was celebrating a big birthday: his twenty-first. Egged on by the hooting crowd, Ryan bolted down one drink after another, after another, after another.&#10; 2 By the time Ryan reached 12 drinks, he was slurring his words. As he kept chugging drinks, his face looked flushed; he started sweating heavily. When Ryan lurched to his feet, he swayed unsteadily for a few moments and then collapsed. At first everyone laughed. Then we tried to revive him. We couldn't.&#10; 3 &#34;He's not breathing!&#34; I shouted. Someone called 911, and paramedics rushed Ryan to the nearest hospital. His blood-alcohol concentration was several times above the legal limit. Despite intensive efforts by the medical team, nothing helped. Ryan's twenty-first birthday was his last. Our party was over.&#10;-adapted from Hales,&#160; An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , p. 377&#10;Paragraph 3 begins with a direct quotation from the narrator in order to&#10;A) reveal the friendship the narrator had with Ryan.&#10;B) demonstrate that Ryan had an easy-going personality.&#10;C) give an example of how the crowd egged Ryan on.&#10;D) recreate the feeling of rising panic at the party.

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The direct quotation "He's not breathing!" is used to recreate the feeling of rising panic at the party as it highlights the urgency and seriousness of the situation.

Question 7

The series of events that builds suspense is known as the&#160;resolution.

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The series of events that builds suspense is known as the rising action, not the resolution. The resolution is the point in the story where the conflict is resolved and the story ends.

Question 8

Application of Skills&#10;Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.&#10;Just Another Night&#10; 1 It was just another night at the frat house. The drinking started early and usually didn't stop until dawn. One of my brothers, a popular easy-going guy named Ryan-not usually much of a drinker-was celebrating a big birthday: his twenty-first. Egged on by the hooting crowd, Ryan bolted down one drink after another, after another, after another.&#10; 2 By the time Ryan reached 12 drinks, he was slurring his words. As he kept chugging drinks, his face looked flushed; he started sweating heavily. When Ryan lurched to his feet, he swayed unsteadily for a few moments and then collapsed. At first everyone laughed. Then we tried to revive him. We couldn't.&#10; 3 &#34;He's not breathing!&#34; I shouted. Someone called 911, and paramedics rushed Ryan to the nearest hospital. His blood-alcohol concentration was several times above the legal limit. Despite intensive efforts by the medical team, nothing helped. Ryan's twenty-first birthday was his last. Our party was over.&#10;-adapted from Hales,&#160; An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , p. 377&#10;What is the setting of this story?&#10;A) a bar in a college town&#10;B) the narrator's home&#10;C) a student's apartment&#10;D) a college fraternity house

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The passage mentions "frat house," "brothers," and "hooting crowd," indicating that the setting is a college fraternity house.

Question 9

Application of Skills&#10;Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.&#10;Just Another Night&#10; 1 It was just another night at the frat house. The drinking started early and usually didn't stop until dawn. One of my brothers, a popular easy-going guy named Ryan-not usually much of a drinker-was celebrating a big birthday: his twenty-first. Egged on by the hooting crowd, Ryan bolted down one drink after another, after another, after another.&#10; 2 By the time Ryan reached 12 drinks, he was slurring his words. As he kept chugging drinks, his face looked flushed; he started sweating heavily. When Ryan lurched to his feet, he swayed unsteadily for a few moments and then collapsed. At first everyone laughed. Then we tried to revive him. We couldn't.&#10; 3 &#34;He's not breathing!&#34; I shouted. Someone called 911, and paramedics rushed Ryan to the nearest hospital. His blood-alcohol concentration was several times above the legal limit. Despite intensive efforts by the medical team, nothing helped. Ryan's twenty-first birthday was his last. Our party was over.&#10;-adapted from Hales,&#160; An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , p. 377&#10;In the first paragraph of the passage, the &#34;hooting crowd&#34; is a sensory detail to&#160;recreate:&#10;A) sight&#10;B) sound&#10;C) taste&#10;D) feel

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The word "hooting" refers to a loud, raucous noise made by the crowd, indicating sound as the recreated sensory detail.

Question 10

Choose the correct order below for the elements in a plot line.&#10;A) resolution, climax, rising action, exposition&#10;B) climax, resolution, exposition, rising action&#10;C) rising action, climax, exposition, resolution&#10;D) exposition, rising action, climax, resolution

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The correct order of elements in a plot line is exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. This sequence follows the typical structure of a narrative, starting with the introduction of characters and setting (exposition), building tension (rising action), reaching the peak of the story (climax), and then resolving the conflict (resolution).

Question 11

Examine the time line below. Then select the best answer for the missing event "X".
1.Susan takes a job at the new café in town.
2)On her first day, she makes many mistakes.
3) X
4)She pays the customer's dry cleaning bill.
5)Susan realizes that her new job will teach her much more than how to make a cappuccino.

A) Susan receives a huge tip from a kind customer.
B) Susan spills a hot cup of coffee on a customer's suit jacket.
C) Susan learns that being gracious is important.
D) Susan reflects on her first job as a retail clerk.

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Question 12

Application of Skills&#10;Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.&#10;Just Another Night&#10; 1 It was just another night at the frat house. The drinking started early and usually didn't stop until dawn. One of my brothers, a popular easy-going guy named Ryan-not usually much of a drinker-was celebrating a big birthday: his twenty-first. Egged on by the hooting crowd, Ryan bolted down one drink after another, after another, after another.&#10; 2 By the time Ryan reached 12 drinks, he was slurring his words. As he kept chugging drinks, his face looked flushed; he started sweating heavily. When Ryan lurched to his feet, he swayed unsteadily for a few moments and then collapsed. At first everyone laughed. Then we tried to revive him. We couldn't.&#10; 3 &#34;He's not breathing!&#34; I shouted. Someone called 911, and paramedics rushed Ryan to the nearest hospital. His blood-alcohol concentration was several times above the legal limit. Despite intensive efforts by the medical team, nothing helped. Ryan's twenty-first birthday was his last. Our party was over.&#10;-adapted from Hales,&#160; An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , p. 377&#10;Which technique does the author use to begin the story?&#10;A) He reveals a surprising statistic.&#10;B) He offers an interesting thought.&#10;C) He sets the stage.&#10;D) He opens with dialogue.

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Question 13

Jumping right into the story is not an effective strategy for&#160;opening a personal narrative.

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Question 14

Application of Skills&#10;Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.&#10;Just Another Night&#10; 1 It was just another night at the frat house. The drinking started early and usually didn't stop until dawn. One of my brothers, a popular easy-going guy named Ryan-not usually much of a drinker-was celebrating a big birthday: his twenty-first. Egged on by the hooting crowd, Ryan bolted down one drink after another, after another, after another.&#10; 2 By the time Ryan reached 12 drinks, he was slurring his words. As he kept chugging drinks, his face looked flushed; he started sweating heavily. When Ryan lurched to his feet, he swayed unsteadily for a few moments and then collapsed. At first everyone laughed. Then we tried to revive him. We couldn't.&#10; 3 &#34;He's not breathing!&#34; I shouted. Someone called 911, and paramedics rushed Ryan to the nearest hospital. His blood-alcohol concentration was several times above the legal limit. Despite intensive efforts by the medical team, nothing helped. Ryan's twenty-first birthday was his last. Our party was over.&#10;-adapted from Hales,&#160; An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , p. 377&#10;The climax of the story occurs when&#10;A) Ryan bolts one drink after another.&#10;B) Ryan begins slurring his words.&#10;C)Ryan collapses.&#10;D)Ryan's alcohol level is tested.

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Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes a personal narrative?&#10;A) A personal narrative explains how something works.&#10;B) A personal narrative recounts a memorable event that has some importance&#160;to the author.&#10;C) A personal narrative persuades the reader to take action on an issue.&#10;D) A personal narrative analyzes what caused something to happen.

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The answer of Which of the following statements best describes...

Question 16

The strongest narratives use sensory details to help the reader&#160;picture, hear, smell, taste, and feel what is described.

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Question 17

Replacing general verbs and modifiers with more specific ones will&#160;help readers visualize the story.

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Question 18

Which of the sentences below is not punctuated correctly?&#10;A) Samantha promised that &#34;she would leave promptly at midnight.&#34;&#10;B) Mr. Smith asked, &#34;Who is going to give the presentation at the meeting this&#160;afternoon?&#34;&#10;C) My grandmother said, &#34;I have a surprise for you&#34;; then she handed me the car&#160;keys.&#10;D) &#34;If you hear a loud noise,&#34; Jonathan advised, &#34;run out of the cave&#160;immediately.&#34;

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The answer of Which of the sentences below is not...

Question 19

Choose the sentence below that includes specific verbs and modifiers that&#160;energize the writing.&#10;A) After the baseball hit me, a lump began to form.&#10;B) When the ball hit me, I could feel a big lump start to grow.&#10;C) Seconds after the baseball cracked against my forehead, a throbbing red&#160;lump had begun to swell up.&#10;D) Right after the ball struck me, a lump began to grow.

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Question 20

Quotation marks should be used in personal narratives to indicate&#10;A) dialogue&#10;B) statistics&#10;C) surprising facts&#10;D) shifts in time

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Deck 8: Reading and Writing Narrative Texts