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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.

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Answer 1

The author uses a third-person limited point of view in the introductory paragraph. This is evident as the story is narrated from the perspective of Mina, the main character, but the reader is given insight into her thoughts and feelings. The author creates interest in the story by setting a mysterious tone with the unexpected doorbell ring and disappearance of whoever rang it. The appearance of the small red box adds an element of intrigue and suspense, leaving the reader curious about what it may contain and how it relates to the story. The author also creates a sense of atmosphere with the mention of the beautiful spring day and the light breeze tickling Mina's arm, engaging the reader's senses and drawing them into the scene.