Alone in her studio, Mina sat in front of her canvas admiring her latest creation, when the doorbell rang. “Coming!” Mina shouted cheerfully as she ran down the stairs. She twisted the deadbolt and opened the door, but, to her surprise, the only thing waiting for her was the fresh air of the beautiful spring day. “Hello?” she asked, looking around. No one was there. She was just about to close the door when a glimmer of color caught her eye. Down by her feet, there was a small red box. Intrigued, she picked it up and took one last look around. A light breeze tickled her arm, and she shuddered. In three to five sentences, explain what point of view the author uses and how the author creates interest in the story. (4 points)
The author uses a third person point of view in this story, as the narrator refers to Mina as "she" and describes her actions from an outside perspective. The author creates interest in the story by introducing a mysterious element - the red box - that captures Mina's attention and piques the reader's curiosity. The unexpected nature of the doorbell ringing without anyone there adds to the intrigue, making the reader wonder who or what left the box and why. Additionally, the setting of Mina's studio and the mention of her latest creation suggest that there may be a connection between the box and her artwork, adding depth to the story.
