Question

Use the introductory paragraph below to complete the activity.

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 short sentences, explain what point of view the author uses and how the author creates interest in the story.

(4 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The author uses a third-person limited point of view, focusing on Mina's thoughts and actions. By describing Mina's surprise at the doorbell ringing and her confusion at finding no one there, the author creates a sense of mystery and intrigue. The sudden appearance of the small red box adds an element of suspense, leaving the reader curious about its contents and how it ended up on Mina's doorstep. The author also uses vivid descriptions, such as the beautiful spring day and the light breeze tickling Mina's arm, to create a vivid setting and enhance the reader's engagement with the story.