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 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 in the story, as the narrative focuses primarily on Mina's thoughts, feelings, and actions. By starting with Mina in her studio, the author immediately draws the reader into her world and sets the scene for the mysterious events that follow. The author creates interest by leaving the reader with questions about who rang the doorbell, why no one was there, and what the significance of the small red box is. The use of descriptive language, such as the mention of the beautiful spring day and the light breeze tickling Mina's arm, helps to create a sense of atmosphere and adds to the intrigue of the story.