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Jordan is given this writing prompt in class:

Write a personal narrative essay that describes a significant experience with a family member that has shaped your identity.

Jordan decides that he is going to write a letter to his cousin Andre to thank Andre for helping him write music and develop his talent as a musician.

Which statement best describes Jordan’s response to the writing prompt?

Jordan’s topic is acceptable, but it is not in the correct format.
Jordan’s topic is not acceptable, because it is not a significant experience.
Jordan’s topic is not acceptable, because it is not an experience with a family member.
Jordan’s topic and format are both acceptable, because they carefully follow the prompt

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Jordan’s topic is acceptable, but it is not in the correct format.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jordan's task is to write a narrative essay about a significant experience with a family member that has shaped his identity. A narrative essay is an essay written in the form of a story, often about a personal experience. While Jordan chose an acceptable topic (Andre is his cousin, which means that he is a member of Jordan's family, and he significantly influenced him), the format he chose is wrong. A letter isn't an example of a narrative essay, which is why Jordan should use a different format.