Question

Use the excerpt to answer the question.

Syd handled the gift as if it were made of glass. He opened its wrappings with slow, careful motions. Even though he had told his mom what he really wanted, he knew it was impossible to get. Finally, he saw the corner of the antique puzzle box poking out of the paper. He let out a gasp. She had found it! He jumped at his mother to thank her, puzzle box held high in his hand.

The writer wants to use dialogue to further develop Syd’s character. Which piece of dialogue best serves this purpose by adding something meaningful to the story?

(1 point)
Responses

“I must be careful not to break it,” Syd explained.
“I must be careful not to break it,” Syd explained.

“Thank you so, so much, mom!” Syd shouted.
“Thank you so, so much, mom!” Syd shouted.

“I’ve wanted one since my gaming club studied them!” Syd gushed.
“I’ve wanted one since my gaming club studied them!” Syd gushed.

“Oh my gosh!” Syd cried out, “this is exactly what I wanted!”
“Oh my gosh!” Syd cried out, “this is exactly what I wanted!”

Answer 1

“I’ve wanted one since my gaming club studied them!” Syd gushed.

This line adds meaningful detail (why he wanted the puzzle box and his interest in it) rather than repeating what's already shown.