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."