Question

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 four to five sentences, explain what point of view the author uses and how the author creates interest in the story. Make it intended for 8th grade.

Answer 1

The author uses a third-person limited point of view, focusing on Mina's thoughts and feelings. By describing Mina's surprise and curiosity when she finds the red box, the author creates intrigue and draws the reader in. The use of descriptive language, such as the "glimmer of color" and the "beautiful spring day," helps to set the scene and make the story more engaging. The unanswered questions about who left the box and why also keeps the reader interested and wanting to know more.