The dialogue helps move the story forward by introducing conflict between Aunt Polly and Tom. The repeated calling of Tom's name without a response indicates a problem or tension, suggesting that Tom is misbehaving or being elusive, which drives the narrative forward by highlighting the relationship dynamics and potential conflict between the characters.
Read the excerpts from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain and answer the question.
“Tom!”
No answer.
“Tom!”
No answer.
“What’s gone with that boy, I wonder? You TOM!”
No answer.
The old lady pulled her spectacles down and looked over them about the room; then she put them up and looked out under them. She seldom or never looked through them for so small a thing as a boy...
How does the dialogue help move the story forward?
It explains what Tom did earlier in the day.
It introduces conflict between Aunt Polly and Tom.
It explains Aunt Polly’s views on school.
It describes the setting in detail.
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