Question

Use the beginning of a narrative to answer the question.

It was bad enough that the family was running a half hour late to get to their grandfather’s house for dinner. Even worse was the fact that they were bringing five more people than he expected.
Why does the writer begin the story in this way?

(1 point)
Responses

to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner
to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner

to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected
to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected

to create a picture in readers’ minds of what the dinner will be like
to create a picture in readers’ minds of what the dinner will be like

to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation

Answer 1

to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected

This opening raises a surprising situation and hooks the reader by making them wonder what caused the unexpected extra guests.