I chose "Ezra’s narration gives the reader insight into how important the date with Juliana is, which helps the reader better understand some of Ezra’s actions." but I'm not done with the quiz yet so idk if this is the right one.
7. D, the repetition of the letter s is used.
8. D, the setting is being described.
Transitions are words or phrases that carry the reader from one idea to the next. They help a reader see the connection or relationship between ideas and, just as important, transitions also prevent sudden, jarring mental leaps between sentences and paragraphs.
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