ANSWER KEY

NARRATIVE STRUCTURE

American History
Judith Ortiz Cofer
A. 1. external
2. internal
3. external
4. internal
5. external

B. Type of conflict: internal; The narrator wants to talk to Eugene, but is worried about it.
Resolution: The narrator can talk to Eugene in person rather than just worrying about it.
RETEACH ANSWER KEY
NARRATIVE STRUCTURE
A. 1. external
2. internal
3. external
4. internal
5. external
6. external
B. Type of conflict: internal
Resolution: Answers may vary. Possible response: Juan and Hernan should talk to each
other to come to a solution.
PRACTICE ANSWER KEY
NARRATIVE STRUCTURE

A. 1. internal
2. external
3. internal
4. internal

B. Type of conflict: external

Resolution: Answers may vary. Possible response: Elise and Max run away from the
bear.
C. 1. External; Answers may vary. Possible answer: External because Patrick and Ellen
were burned by the sun.
2. Internal; Answers may vary. Possible answer: Internal because it is talking about the
scientist’s feelings.
ANSWER KEY

American History
Judith Ortiz Cofer
Possible responses:
A. 1. Anticipated means “expected,” so it would be a good idea to study for a quiz if you
anticipated one.
2. Devoted means “loyal” or “dedicated,” so I am a devoted fan if I’ve seen every movie
featuring my favorite actor.
3. Enthralled means “fascinated,” so I would not stop reading a book I was enthralled
by and put it aside.
 4. Elation means “great happiness,” so I would feel elation at seeing my favorite band.
5. Infatuation means “passion” or “admiration,” so I would not hate the person next t
me.
6. Impulse means “a sudden, strong urge,” so I would not have thought out buying a cow
on impulse.

B. 1. a.
2. d.
3. c.
TYPES OF PHRASES

American History
Judith Ortiz Cofer
A. 1. in Paterson—adverb phrase (tells you where)
2. in August—adverb phrase (tells you when)
3. from my bedroom—adverb phrase (tells you where)
4. in his beautiful voice—adverb phrase (tells you how); in a strange, lilting way—
adverb phrase (tells you how)

B. Possible Responses:
1. Carla daydreamed about the jewelry in the display case.
2. I saw the snowdrifts looking out my backdoor.
3. My aunt and uncle have always lived by the seashore.
4. I have several favorites among many video games.