8th Grade Writing Quiz
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Literary text (fiction excerpt):
When the power went out, the elevator stopped between floors with a sigh.
"Perfect," Jaden said. "Of course it's perfect."
Mrs. Lin, their neighbor, clicked on her small flashlight. "We will be fine. It is only dark."
"It's not only dark," Jaden muttered. "It's… stuck-dark."
Mara pressed the emergency button. Nothing.
Mrs. Lin's voice stayed calm. "Breathe in. Count four. Breathe out."
Jaden laughed once, sharp and too loud. "Yeah, sure. Breathing fixes elevators."
Mara looked at Jaden's hands. He had shoved them into his hoodie pocket so hard his knuckles turned white.
Writing task (RL.8.3): Analyze how the dialogue in this excerpt reveals character and/or propels the action. Use specific evidence.
Which written response best demonstrates RL.8.3?
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