1. An Anecdote is a short story to help the reader understand a real incident. 2. “Faster,” I thought to myself. I pushed my self harder in order to reach my goal. “I shall make it soon.” Finally, I won the race! 3. Three of the four reasons an author would write an essay are to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. 4. Comprehension Questions From The Lost Boys: A) The Lost Boys left Sudan in order to escape the tribal wars. B) They were attacked by wild animals, and didn’t have enough food and water. C) His friend told him it gets easier and the first three months are always the hardest.