1. Why does the writer begin the story in this way?

Question

A) to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation.
B) to create a picture in readers’ minds of what the dinner will be like.
C) to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner.
D) to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected.

2. Jenna looked out into the audience. Everyone sat silently, waiting for the play to begin. The other actors waited for Jenna to say her first line, but she couldn’t. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.
What technique does the writer use to engage the reader?
A) The writer is giving background information about the main character.
B) The writer is comparing different characters.
C) The writer is setting a problem for the main character.
D) The writer is hinting at how the story will end.

Answer 1

1. The writer begins the story in this way D) to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected. This option suggests that the introduction sets up a situation that prompts curiosity about the larger context of the family's actions.

2. The technique the writer uses to engage the reader is C) The writer is setting a problem for the main character. This option highlights the tension and conflict that Jenna experiences, drawing the reader into her emotional state and the unfolding situation.