Question

read the paragraph from sora’s narrative essay.
that day after practice, i was frustrated and stomped home. in fact, i’m embarrassed to say i sulked for the rest of the day. then my stubborn streak kicked in, and i decided that failure wasn’t an option. i practiced regularly until the day came when i was able to consistently hit the ball.
which sentence from the paragraph best supports the idea that this paragraph belongs in the middle of sora’s essay?
○ that day after practice, i was frustrated and stomped home.
○ in fact, i’m embarrassed to say i sulked for the rest of the day.
○ i practiced regularly until the day came when i was able to consistently hit the ball.
○ then my stubborn streak kicked in, and i decided that failure wasn’t an option.

Explanation:

A middle paragraph in a narrative essay typically shows a turning point and the action taken between a low point (setup) and a resolution. The sentence "Then my stubborn streak kicked in, and I decided that failure wasn't an option." marks the shift from frustration (the setup) to the effort that leads to the eventual success, making it the best indicator this is a middle paragraph.

Answer:

Then my stubborn streak kicked in, and I decided that failure wasn't an option.