Read the following passage:I don't regret one minute of my time spent with Simon. When you know your priorities, the hard decisions don't seem as hard. I knew there would be less money, less prestige, less travel. But I knew that time with my son was more important. Those are days you can't get back later. Even when it comes to minor decisions, setting priorities and sticking to them is well worth it.Which statement best analyzes how this passage incorporates societal commentary into the personal narrative?A.By weighing the pros and cons of his time spent with his son, the speaker shows that you can't please everyone all the time.B.By illustrating a decision from his own life, the speaker encourages others to align their lives with their priorities.C.By reflecting on the superior morality of his own decision to raise his son, the speaker defends stay-at-home parents.D.By explaining how difficult it was to raise his son, the speaker criticizes society for putting unrealistic expectations on parents.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:I knew how to act and the right things to say, but I felt like a phony. I really cared about Lilly and I wanted her parents to like me, but this world was so different from mine. I wasn't comfortable in these clothes or around their friends. I felt like they could see right through me — like they knew where I came from and who my parents were.Which best explains how this passage develops the narrator's internal conflict?A.It explores the narrator's feelings about choosing between his family and his future.B.It shows that he is questioning the seriousness of his relationship with Lilly.C.It expresses the tension between who the narrator is and who he is pretending to be.D.It implies that Lilly's parents and their friends are not happy with her relationship with the narrator.

In a personal narrative, an author explores the effects of his childhood spent in poverty. He realizes that his mother had made sacrifices that he did not appreciate at the time. Because of her efforts to ensure he had a good education, he was able to rise above his circumstances.What two topics does this narrative most clearly address?A.Personal identity and family dynamicsB.Societal expectations and achievementC.Opportunity and personal reflectionD.Independence and personal growthSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage from a personal narrative:Dad must hate it when his clients ask about the family. "And what about Rob Junior? Following in Dad's footsteps?" Sometimes I think it might almost be worth it to go to law school — not to pursue a career in law but just to escape Dad's judgmental stares and disappointed sighs.Which is the most accurate analysis of the two topics in this story?A.The speaker admires his father but finds hope for the future by following his own calling.B.The family supports one another in hard times, but the speaker feels smothered.C.The pressure the speaker feels to further his education creates tension in his home.D.The speaker's sense of responsibility prevents him from pursuing his dream.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage from a personal narrative:Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings were always the toughest. Those were the days that both Mom and Dad had to leave for work early. I had little time to get ready for work myself, as Alise needed to be woken up, given breakfast, and put on the school bus. It was a lot on my shoulders, but it felt good that I was setting a good example for her to follow.Which is the most accurate analysis of the two topics in this story?A.The speaker's sister becomes a burden that prevents him from pursuing his dream.B.The pressure the speaker feels to care for Alise creates inner conflict.C.The speaker's sense of responsibility allows him to be a role model for his sister.D.The family supports one another in hard times, but the speaker struggles to put his needs second.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How might these priorities change at different times in your life?