Why does the writer begin the story in this way?

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to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation
to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation

to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner
to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner

to create a picture in readers’ minds of what the dinner will be like
to create a picture in readers’ minds of what the dinner will be like

to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected

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The writer likely begins the story in this way to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected. This introduction sets up a scenario that piques the readers' curiosity and encourages them to engage with the unfolding narrative.