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Use the beginning of a narrative to answer the question.

Jenna looked out into the audience. Everyone sat silently, waiting for the play to begin. The other actors waited for Jenna to say her first line, but she couldn’t. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.
What technique does the writer use to engage the reader?

Responses

The writer is giving background information about the main character.
The writer is giving background information about the main character. - no response given

The writer is hinting at how the story will end.
The writer is hinting at how the story will end. - no response given

The writer is setting a problem for the main character.
The writer is setting a problem for the main character. - no response given

The writer is comparing different characters.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The writer is setting a problem for the main character.

Explanation: The passage immediately presents a conflict—Jenna can’t speak when it’s her cue—which creates tension and draws the reader in. It’s not background info, a hint of the ending, or a character comparison.