Question

Which statement best contrasts the use of dialogue in “Gumption” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”?

Responses

In “Gumption,” description alone is used to develop characters; while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue reflects Mitty’s fear and lack of ambition.

In “Gumption,” description alone is used to develop characters; StartFragment while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue reflects Mitty’s fear and lack of ambition. EndFragment

In “Gumption” dialogue reveals the characters' traits and motivations; while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue emphasizes Mitty’s fantasies and daydreams.

In “Gumption” dialogue reveals the characters' traits and motivations; StartFragment while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue emphasizes Mitty’s fantasies and daydreams. EndFragment

In "Gumption," the dialogue is used to show the intelligence of the characters; while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue focuses on Mitty’s serious problems and challenges.

In "Gumption," the dialogue is used to show the intelligence of the characters; StartFragment while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue focuses on Mitty’s serious problems and challenges. EndFragment

In "Gumption," the only dialogue is spoken by Sylvester; while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue often shows characters being dismissive or uninterested in Mitty’s thoughts.

Answer 1

The statement that best contrasts the use of dialogue in “Gumption” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is:

**In "Gumption," the only dialogue is spoken by Sylvester; while in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the dialogue often shows characters being dismissive or uninterested in Mitty’s thoughts.**

This option highlights the difference in dialogue usage between the two works, emphasizing the limited and focused dialogue in "Gumption" versus the broader and more dismissive dialogue in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."