What is dialogue?(1 point)
Responses
personality traits of characters
personality traits of characters
setting described by the narrator
setting described by the narrator
words spoken by characters
words spoken by characters
action described by the narrator
words spoken by characters
Which sentence describes a function of dialogue in a story?(1 point)
Responses
It identifies information from outside sources used in the story.
It identifies information from outside sources used in the story.
It identifies the genre of the work without the author stating it directly.
It identifies the genre of the work without the author stating it directly.
It moves the plot forward without the narrator describing every event.
It moves the plot forward without the narrator describing every event.
It is used to identify the titles of other stories.
It moves the plot forward without the narrator describing every event.
Use the dialogue to answer the question.
Luisa ran through the back door of the coffee shop where she worked every Saturday. She shoved her purse in her locker and tied her apron around her waist.
“I hate being late,” she muttered. Her face was red from the brisk 10-minute walk from her house to work.
“Late?” replied Anthony. “It’s 10:59. Your shift doesn't start until 11. You are actually right on time!" he said in his friendly voice.
“If I'm not five minutes early, I am late," said Luisa matter-of-factly. Before Anthony could say another word, Luisa was off pouring coffee for customers.
Which purpose might the dialogue serve in the story?
(1 point)
Responses
It reveals the personalities of the characters.
It reveals the personalities of the characters.
It moves the plot forward.
It moves the plot forward.
It reveals how the characters feel about each other.
It reveals how the characters feel about each other.
It helps the reader visualize the setting.
It reveals the personalities of the characters.
What is pacing?(1 point)
Responses
the perspective of the narrator
the perspective of the narrator
the use of dialogue to move the plot forward
the use of dialogue to move the plot forward
the speed at which a story moves
the speed at which a story moves
the details that bring a story to life
the speed at which a story moves
What is description?(1 point)
Responses
the most interesting parts of a story
the most interesting parts of a story
the most important character in a story
the most important character in a story
details that bring a scene to life
details that bring a scene to life
words spoken by characters