Question 5 of 15
Which statement best evaluates the author's use of dialogue to enhance the
narrative?
Renee held her ticket tightly in her hand. She was nervous about her
trip to her father's house in Lawndale. They hadn't spent much time
together and didn't know one another very well. She wanted to make a
good impression.
The train conductor came by. "Where are you going?" he asked.
"Lawndale,"
"Doing anything fun?" the conductor asked.
T'm visiting my father, Renee said.
A. The dialogue is not effective, because it is difficult to tell which
character is speaking.
B. The dialogue is not effective, because it does not offer additional
information about Renee's trip.
OC. The dialogue is effective, because it helps the reader understand
Renee's state of mind.
D. The dialogue is effective, because it shows that Renee does
sometimes make a good impression on people.