Question

read the excerpt from takodas narrative.
the start of school on the reservation was always
hectic. i couldnt hear myself think above the talking
and laughing, and it didnt seem like any of us were
ready to trade our summers for book reports and math
worksheets. what started as a chorus of whispers from
desk to desk cranked up to almost a roar, with no
teacher in sight. when the door opened, all
conversation stopped. a tall, bearded man strode into
the room and slapped a lesson planner onto his desk.
the entire class sucked in their breath, and i could
hardly believe my eyes. it was my uncle mahkah.
which elements of a personal narrative would make
the most sense for takoda to include next? select two
options.
□ a resolution of the conflict with uncle mahkah
□ some dialogue that helps to develop the character of
uncle mahkah
□ a climax with a confrontation between takoda and
uncle mahkah
□ a flashback to a previous interaction between
takoda and uncle mahkah
□ an introduction describing the life of takoda and
uncle mahkah

Explanation:

1. The excerpt ends with the surprise reveal that Takoda's uncle is the new teacher. A flashback to a prior interaction would add context to their relationship, which is logical to include right after the reveal to build tension or backstory.
2. Dialogue developing Uncle Mahkah's character would naturally follow his entrance, as it would show his personality and set the tone for his role as the teacher, continuing the scene's momentum.
3. A resolution or climax is premature, as no conflict between them has been established yet. An introduction is unnecessary, as the narrative is already underway and the characters are already introduced.

Answer:

• some dialogue that helps to develop the character of Uncle Mahkah
• a flashback to a previous interaction between Takoda and Uncle Mahkah