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If necessary, rearrange the pieces below so that the sentence is in the active voice. Do not change the meaning or tense.

A) I retell all of Chief Wiggum's jokes.
B) All of Chief Wiggum's jokes are retold by me.
C) Chief Wiggum's jokes are retold by all of us.
D) By me, all of Chief Wiggum's jokes are retold.

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The active voice version of the given sentence is 'I retell all of Chief Wiggum's jokes.' The characters in the diagnosed sentences are the mayor and Bob, with the actions being 'convince' and 'frustrate' respectively. Tense consistency is important in storytelling, with the choice of past or present tense affecting the narrative's feel. Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence given in the question that needs to be rearranged into the active voice is 'All of Chief Wiggum's jokes are retold by me.' The sentence in the active voice, which does not change the meaning or tense would be 'I retell all of Chief Wiggum's jokes.'

To diagnose the provided sentences and rewrite them:

The mayor's analysis of the issue did not convince journalists. Character(s): The mayor. Action(s): Analyze the issue. Rewritten: The mayor did not convince the journalists with his analysis of the issue.

Bob's explanation of why he was late frustrated his wife. Character(s): Bob. Action(s): Explain. Rewritten: Bob frustrated his wife with his explanation of being late.

Choosing the tense for storytelling is essential for narrative consistency. Using past tense can give a traditional storytelling feel, while present tense can add urgency and immediacy. It is crucial to maintain tense consistency to avoid confusing the reader. Option B

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