Twelfth Night Flop This is a draft of a student's narrative essay.
I can remember the flop so clearly.
I was already intimidated by the assignment, and then I wandered off script which didn't ease the burden of an already difficult task. Shakespeare
said, "Where words are scarce, they are seldom spent in vain," and yet, there I was, bumbling through my one-minute explanation of why Twefich
Night is Shakespeare's best play, abandoning the concise explanation I'd rehearsed in exchange for what? A less poignant opener, for sure. You know
what I should have done? I should have recreated a comedic moment with the class, inviting them to experience a moment I had loved as an
audience member. Instead, I told them about the performance in a convoluted way after asking what prized possession they would grab if their
house was on fire. I didn't even get to finish.
When the time-keeper Kenya, said time was up, I was astonished. My voice shrank and my eyes burned with tears that I hoped others would not
notice as I returned to my seat. It didn't help that Jerome presented next and went overtime but Kenya couldn't say for how long since she was so
riveted by his talk
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Select the correct answer
What choice best explains a narrative technique the writer uses and its effect on the reader?
OA
The writer's extended reflection creates a cohesive narrative
OB
The writer's character development presents multiple perspectives.
OC. The writer's present tense narration immerses the reader in the moment,
OD
The writers detailed description of the setting depicts a wid scene