Question

Which sentence describes a function of dialogue in a story?
A. It identifies the genre of the work without the author stating it directly.
B. It identifies information from outside sources used in the story.
C. It moves the plot forward without the narrator describing every event.
D. It is used to identify the titles of other stories.

Answer 1

C. Dialogue moves the plot forward without the narrator describing every event — characters' speech can reveal action, advance events, and provide exposition through conversation.