The first-person perspective used in this passage helps draw the reader into the plot by making them feel the same pain, fear, and uncertainty that the narrator does. This perspective allows readers to experience the narrator's emotional state directly, fostering a connection to his feelings of isolation, worry, and anxiety in the face of danger.
There are Snakes Out There
by Juan Pablo Villalobos
After the night came down, I felt scared and sad, I felt so far away from my family, from my little brothers and my mom, and I felt bad for my dad, who is an alcoholic. He can't really take care of us. There are snakes there, too, in my dad's head. I couldn't sleep because I was worried. I had to stay alert to see if there was any chance of crossing and, besides, there were lots of sounds out in the desert, things crawling along that I thought were the snakes, those snakes that come and sting you with their poison if you fall asleep. And there were coyotes, too. We could see them in the distance, and they didn't come any closer, but some people said that if we listened we'd be able to hear them howling.
How does the first-person perspective used in this passage help draw the reader into the plot?
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It helps the reader understand the dynamics of the family members' relationships.
It makes them feel the same pain, fear, and uncertainty that the narrator does.
It reveals details about the main character's father and other family members.
It gives them a clear and detailed view of the desert setting of the passage.
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