Character Descriptions:

Question

Marco: A brooding character who tends to be skeptical of good luck.
Sadie: An optimist who looks for the good in every situation.
Scene Excerpt:
Sadie entered the school and started to head for her locker, but she stopped when she saw Marco standing at the announcement board. He noticed her and motioned her over.
"Did you see this?" he said.
It was a flyer announcing that their favorite band would be performing at the local arts center in a few weeks. Sadie's uncle worked for the center and always got early access to tickets.
Based on the character descriptions, which dialogue would best help develop both characters for readers?
A. "No way!" Sadie beamed. "Clear your schedule. We're going to have a blast."
B. "I don't know," Marco said slowly. "Are you sure we'll even get tickets? This is going to be a pretty big deal."
C. "We're going to have so much fun," Sadie said. "I bet we'll get to meet the band. I bet we'll even get to hang out with them!"
D. "We probably won't even get to go," Marco said. "I bet the whole show will get canceled and we'll have a terrible day."
E. "I'll ask my uncle to try to get us tickets when they go on sale," Sadie said.
F. "It would be really fun if he could," Marco said.
G. "I hope my uncle can get us tickets," Sadie said. "I know I'm an optimist, but it could be really hard because the band is so popular."
H. "Well, I'm usually skeptical and I still think we have a good chance," Marco said.

Answer 1

To effectively develop both characters, the dialogue that showcases Sadie's optimism and Marco's skepticism while also illustrating their dynamic would be:

B. "I don't know," Marco said slowly. "Are you sure we'll even get tickets? This is going to be a pretty big deal."

This line highlights Marco's cautious nature and skepticism about the situation, showing his tendency to doubt good fortune. In contrast, it sets up Sadie's hopeful attitude, allowing readers to see how she might respond to his doubt. It builds tension between their perspectives, emphasizing their contrasting outlooks and enriching their character development.