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Writing a Narrative: Mastery Test
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Which narrative technique would help develop the relationship between the narrator and the mother?
OA. dialogue
OB.
description of setting
Oc sequence of events
OD.
flashback
The following is a student draft. It may contain errors.
First Job
(1) i had heard about this--the frustrating buildup of
exhaust and screeches and blaring horns, the people lined
up in restrictive, never-ending lines as if waiting to enter an
amusement park full of exhilarating rides and overpriced
souvenirs. (2) But we were not waiting on anything of the
sort, or even remotely of the sort. (3) We were simply waiting
to go home from our jobs in this stop-and-go traffic. (4) I had
recently applied for my first job, and this was the thanks !
had received
(5) When I arrived home, Mom asked about my day, but
the smile that accompanied her questioning was neither of
delight nor of curiosity, it was a smile that was waiting
patiently for me to unload my frustrations, a smile of
particular expectations and cruel intentions of self-
Satisfaction. (6) But I did not unload or give in. (7) I remarked
with a matching smile that my day had been wonderful,
rewarding and surprisingly educational. (8) Mom's smile
turned to a look of astonishment, but I did not feed her any
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