KUNCI JAWABAN Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 SMP Kurikulum Merdeka, Chapter 5 Unit 3 Halaman 278 - 280

 - Function: Introducing the time, location, and characters in the story.

- Example: Before I got into the band, I eagerly followed the musicians around or watched them practice in the town hall or outdoors. I even asked my friends to walk along the beach.

We banged pot lids and shook plastic bottles with sand in them or cola cans illed with pebbles. We made noises loudly. Little by little they all got tired of following me around. I knew it was time to try out the real deal.

- Detail: Time: before i got into the band

Place: the town hall and beach.

Characters: I and my friends.

2. - Elements : Complication

- Function : Showing the conlict(s) or problem(s) in the story.

- Example : conlict(s) or problem(s) in the story.

I did a few auditions. The irst time was a disaster. I couldn’t get my breath and I started to cry. I just wanted to run home but the leader was very understanding. He ixed an appointment for the following week. He explained how to relax and do breathing techniques. So I practiced everything he told me. I went around the house making drum noises, bass noises, and piano sounds. Dad helped meout.

- Detail : Problem: I always felt nervous every time I got into an audition. It felt more relaxed after the leader asked me to do the breathing technique.

3. – Elements: Resolution

- Function: Giving the Solution(s) for the conlict(s)/ problem(s).

- Example: The next time I had prepared everything. But, I did not play well enough because I was still nervous, but not as much as the irst one. I told the leader that I needed a bit more time.