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?

Responses

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 - no response given

to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation
to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation - no response given

to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner
to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner - no response given

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

Answer 1

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

This opening raises a specific question and tension (lateness and unexpected guests), prompting the reader to keep reading to find out the reason and what will happen.