Which of the following statements is the stronger beginning in a personal narrative? Choose the correct answer. With shaking hands, I slowly turned the key in the lock, not daring to breathe.
I turned the key in the lock, wondering what was behind the door.
I was scared to open the door and not sure what I would find behind it.

I think its "With shaking hands, I slowly turned the key in the lock, not daring to breathe".
Sorry if i get it wrong '^'.

I think you're correct! Well done ^^

Explanation:

"With shaking hands, I slowly turned the key in the lock, not daring to breathe" sounds like a very strong narrative based on "with shaking hands" and "not daring to breathe".

Hope I helped!

- Aria

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.

answer; i believe the correct answer is ( indirect characterization);