Question

Read the paragraph that Lukas is planning to include in his narrative essay.

Running is my life. Beginning last summer I practiced every day from the early break of dawn until the heat of the midday sun forced me to take a break. Sipping from my bottle of icy water to keep myself hydrated, I dreamed about running a mile in under ten minutes to compete in the statewide race.

What should Lukas do with this paragraph?

He should put it in the beginning of the essay.
He should put it in the middle of the essay.
He should put it at the end of the essay.
He should delete it from the essay.

Answer 1

He should put it in the beginning of the essay.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a great entry to the rest of the essay, he presents himself and his goals, and what he is doing to achieve them, in a very powerful narrative way, where the reader conects with him and his emotions.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

Lukas should put this parragraph at the begining of his narrative essay because it presents the main theme that will be addressed.

By starting with this passage, Lukas will make clear what the subject of his story will be: his passion for running.