Question

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 I 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.

This excerpt would most likely appear

in the beginning of the narrative.
in the middle of the narrative.
toward the end of the narrative.
at the end of the narrative.

Answer 1

Either toward the beginning or middle of the narrative. Towards the beginning would be a good opening to a narrative and launches straight into the action, in the middle of a narrative it can come after the events leading up to the excerpt.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

This little bit of narrative can be no where but at the beginning. There's the anticipation of what could be inside. The detail all points to excitement of what could be there.

Is it wonderful? Is it useful? Is it something she knew I needed? Did she ask my Mom so that I would get something I wanted?

And why was the tape so carefully done?

Finally he's or she's inside the box and what's there? My mother used to give me that kind of gift, and I know exactly what was felt (  my birthday is 2 days before Christmas). It's something hideous, and now the author has an even bigger problem. About now, the author is wishing the box was buried rather than delivered.

What was he/she going to do?

Beginning.