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Personal Narrative: More Than Just A Twim
This essay is similar to the freestyle race at a swim meet. This is a fast-paced race that allows the swimmer to swim any stroke. By being able to swim any stroke, the swimmer is able to be creative. Basketball has allowed me to be creative and be myself, which is why I compared these to one another. Writing this essay was fairly simple because I am so passionate about basketball. I have been involved with basketball for a long time and have learned many lessons. It was easy to share stories that I have learned from. Basketball has helped me become a more outgoing person. I chose the title More Than Just a Game because basketball has taught me lessons that I will be able to carry with me throughout my life.
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