Question

which sentence describes a function of dialogue in a story

It moves the plot forward without the narrator describing every event
It is used to identify the titles of other stories
It identifies the genre of the work without the author stating it directly
It identifies information from outside sources used in the story
Which purpose might the dialogue serve in a story
It reveals the personalities of the characters
It moves the plot forward
It reviews how the characters feel about each other
It helps the reader visualize the setting

Answer 1

The sentence that describes a function of dialogue in a story is:

**It moves the plot forward without the narrator describing every event.**

As for the purpose that dialogue might serve in a story, the correct answer is:

**It reveals the personalities of the characters.**

While dialogue can also move the plot forward and convey character feelings, revealing personalities is a core function of dialogue in storytelling.