Question

Based on the character description, which dialogue would best help develop both characters for readers?
(1 point)
"No way!" Sadie beamed. "Clear your schedule. We're going to have a blast."
"I don't know," Marco said slowly.
"Are you sure we'll even get tickets?
This is going to be a pretty big deal."
"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
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hang out with them!"
"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."
"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."
"Well, I'm usually skeptical and I still

Answer 1

This dialogue is the best choice. It clearly shows Sadie as upbeat and excitable (beaming, making big predictions) and Marco as cautious/skeptical (slow, doubtful responses and imagining worst‑case outcomes). The contrast creates character and tension.

To tighten it, vary the language and add a small physical detail for each character:

Sadie beamed. "No way! Clear your schedule — we're going to have a blast. I bet we meet the band. Maybe we'll even hang out with them!"
Marco shrugged. "I don't know. What if we can't get tickets? Or the show gets canceled and it's a waste of a day."
"I hope my uncle can get us in," Sadie said, eyes shining. "I'm an optimist."
Marco rubbed his chin. "Well, I'm usually skeptical."

This keeps both voices distinct and adds tiny actions that deepen characterization.