Skills Check: Hold For Three And Was Authored By Sherry Kramer

Skills Check
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Skills Check
The piece is titled Hold for Three and was authored by Sherry Kramer.
In the piece, there are three characters Scottie, Ed and Bartey all of whom are probably in their late teens or early 20s. They are seated at beach on the water’s edge when Ed is dared to hold his breath until the moon is fully out, which he does, barely.
The author uses very clear diction in the piece, with the employment of short sentences. There is a lot of imagery as the three characters interact trying to beat the clock. Their voices change in tone depending on their mood. Sometimes high especially towards the end as they cheer on Ed to complete the three minutes count dow...