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Question
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?
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Responses
The writer is comparing different characters.
The writer is comparing different characters.
The writer is hinting at how the story will end.
The writer is hinting at how the story will end.
The writer is giving background information about the main character.
The writer is giving background information about the main character.
The writer is setting a problem for the main character.
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The technique the writer uses to engage the reader is:
The writer is setting a problem for the main character.
This is evident because Jenna's struggle to speak in front of the audience creates tension and intrigue, making readers curious about what will happen next.
