Sofia was sitting by the window in her favorite old rocking chair, which she'd loved relaxing in since she was a child. Now, at sixteen years old, she sat there contemplating the leaves changing colors outside. A chilly wind was rising in the yard, pushing the empty swing into the air and filling her mind with bittersweet memories. It was hard for her to accept that tomorrow, she would be in a different place in a different town. Sofia could see her reflection in the window and was surprised to notice a tear running down her face. When her mother walked into the room, Sofia could not stop herself from bursting into tears and running into her arms.

Question

Sofia was sitting by the window in her favorite old rocking chair, which she'd loved relaxing in since she was a child. Now, at sixteen years old, she sat there contemplating the leaves changing colors outside. A chilly wind was rising in the yard, pushing the empty swing into the air and filling her mind with bittersweet memories. It was hard for her to accept that tomorrow, she would be in a different place in a different town. Sofia could see her reflection in the window and was surprised to notice a tear running down her face. When her mother walked into the room, Sofia could not stop herself from bursting into tears and running into her arms.

What dialogue would BEST develop this passage?
A.
"I'm feeling so downhearted, Mom," said Sofia.
"I saw you in here with tears in your eyes," said Mom.
B.
"I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia.
"I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom.
C.
"The wind is pushing the swing outside, Mom," said Sofia.
"It sure is cold and windy out there," said Mom.
D.
"This is my favorite chair, Mom," said Sofia.
"Yes, you've had that since you were a little girl," said Mom.

Answer 1

B.

"I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia.
"I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom.

Answer 2

A.

"I'm feeling so downhearted, Mom," said Sofia.
"I saw you in here with tears in your eyes," said Mom.

Answer 3

The best dialogue that would develop this passage is option B:

"I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia.
"I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom.

This dialogue helps to reveal Sofia's feelings about leaving her childhood home and her attachment to it. It also shows her mother's understanding and empathy towards Sofia's emotions. By expressing her love for the house, Sofia shows her emotional connection to it, which is further acknowledged by her mother's acknowledgment and apology for having to move away. This dialogue helps to deepen the emotional impact of the situation and highlights the bittersweet feelings Sofia is experiencing.