Question

Finally, when my freckled skin started to pucker with goose bumps and my lips turned blue, we dragged ourselves out of the surf and up to shore and fell shivering on our blanket. When the sun became too hot, we ran back into the crystal blue water and surf again until we were exhausted.
What techniques does the writer of this passage use in this excerpt?
A. chronological order and vivid images
B. flashback sequence and action verbs
C. reflective model and detailed descriptions
D. vivid detail and a flashback sequence

Answer 1

I would say A. Chronological order and vivid images. because that makes the most sense.

Answer 2

Answer:

A: Chronological order and vivid images

Explanation:

 The writer of this passage uses vivid images in a chronological order in this excerpt.  He uses specific adjectives to describe things: "freckled skin"; "lips turned blue"; "fell shivering"; "too hot"; "crystal blue water" and "exhausted". All these happend in chronological order: We dragged; fell; the sun became; we ran back; we were.