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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The writer is comparing different characters.
The writer is giving background information about the main character.
The writer is setting a problem for the main character.
The writer is hinting at how the story will end.

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The technique the writer uses to engage the reader is setting a problem for the main character. Jenna's inability to speak despite the anticipation of the audience introduces a conflict that creates tension and curiosity about how she will overcome this challenge.

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