Twelfth Night Flop This is a draft of a student's narrative essay. I can remember the flop so clearly. I was already intimidated by the assignment, and then I wandered off script which didn't ease the burden of an already difficult task. Shakespeare said, "Where words are scarce, they are seldom spent in vain," and yet, there I was, bumbling through my one-minute explanation of why Tweflth Night is Shakespeare's best play, abandoning the concise explanation I'd rehearsed in exchange for what? A less poignant opener, for sure. You know what I should have done? I should have recreated a comedic moment with the class, inviting them to experience a moment I had loved as an audience member. Instead, I told them about the performance in a convoluted way after asking what prized possession they would grab if their house was on fire. I didn't even get to finish. When the time-keeper, Kenya, said time was up, I was astonished. My voice shrank and my eyes burned with tears that I hoped others would not notice as I returned to my seat. It didn't help that Jerome presented next and went overtime, but Kenya couldn't say for how long, since she was so riveted by his talk. 4 Select the correct answer. What choice best explains a narrative technique the writer uses and its effect on the reader? A. The writer's present-tense narration immerses the reader in the moment. B. The writer's extended reflection creates a cohesive narrative. C. The writer's character development presents multiple perspectives. D. The writer's detailed description of the setting depicts a vivid scene. Reset Next