Read the sentences from “One In a Million.” Which two are examples of how the writer takes the story on a quick turn to keep the
events moving and the reader interested? Select the Hint button to read “One In a Million” again. (A) “For years, I’d wanted a dog to love, take on walks, and play fetch with, so I couldn’t contain my excitement as we drove to the animal shelter.” (B) “When we walked in, the barking was deafening.” (C) “…I heard the words ‘pick me.’ They stopped me in my tracks because they seemed to be coming from inside a cage.” (D) “I whipped my head around to Mom and asked, ‘Did you hear that?’” (E) “…I looked back at the dog. ‘She can’t understand me,’ he explained. ‘Only you can hear my words.’” (F) “My heart swelled. ‘This is the dog for me, Mom,’ I said with genuine enthusiasm.”
