Question

read the paragraph that lukas is planning to include in his narrative essay.

running is my life. beginning last summer i practiced every day from the early break of dawn until the heat of the midday sun forced me to take a break. sipping from my bottle of icy water to keep myself hydrated, i dreamed about running a mile in under ten minutes to compete in the statewide race.

what should lukas do with this paragraph?
he should put it in the beginning of the essay.
he should put it in the middle of the essay.
he should put it at the end of the essay.
he should delete it from the essay.

Explanation:

Analyze the paragraph's content

Using the Essay Structure and Plot Structure knowledge points:

• The paragraph begins with a strong hook: "Running is my life."
• It establishes the background (exposition): practicing since last summer, daily routine, and the main goal of competing in a statewide race.
• These elements are characteristic of an introduction.

Evaluate the placement options

• Beginning of the essay: Introduces the topic, sets the scene, and shares the narrator's goal. This fits perfectly.
• Middle of the essay: The middle usually develops the rising action and conflict, rather than introducing basic background.
• End of the essay: The end provides resolution, not initial goal-setting.
• Delete it: The paragraph is highly relevant to a narrative about running.

Answer:

• He should put it in the beginning of the essay. (Correct answer)
• He should put it in the middle of the essay.
• He should put it at the end of the essay.
• He should delete it from the essay.