English, 18.12.2020 21:10, GlitterGayness
Read the excerpt from Martine's personal narrative about receiving a birthday gift,
I ripped carelessly through the wrapping paper to reveal a plain, brown box. My eyebrows raised in anticipation. What
could be inside? My fingers worked more slowly now, pulling back the tape that held the box shut. As soon as the flaps
sprung open, I peered inside. But inwardly shuddered when I discovered three pairs of bright neon-green socks. Oh
no, I thought. These look hideous, I would never wear something like these, but I also don't want to hurt my aunt's
feelings. What should I do? I furrowed my brow and bit my lip, uncertain what to do next.
The details in this excerpt show the narrator's
O passion and enthusiasm
O confusion and anxiety
excitement and joy
O fear and desperation,
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English, 21.06.2019 22:30, bryantjennifer1966
1. a poem that tells a story irony 2. taking on human characteristics narrative 3. a direct comparison between two things personification 4. words that are opposite the thoughts in a speaker's mind simile 5. implied comparison introduced with "as" and "like idiom 6. one's own manner of speaking metaphor
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English, 21.06.2019 23:10, nauticatyson9
What do the excerpts have in common? both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the united states. both explain why most children want to leave central america without their parents. both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in central america must face.
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Read the excerpt from Martine's personal narrative about receiving a birthday gift,
I ripped carele...
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