The writer begins the story in this way to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected. This opening sets up a situation that hints at potential conflict or intrigue, making readers curious about the circumstances leading to the unexpected guests and how it might affect the dinner.
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?
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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
to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected
to create interest in why the family was bringing five more people than expected
to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation
to create humor by introducing a ridiculous situation
to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner
to make readers wonder what the grandfather made for dinner
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