Which statement best evaluates the author's use of dialogue to enhance the
narrative?
The young couple arrived at the castle because they wanted to buy it.
The baron met them at the door.
"So," the baron said, "I understand you want to buy my castle."
"Yes," said the man. "We do."
The baron was excited to sell the castle to someone else. The ghosts
had been keeping him awake, and they were starting to get angry, but
the couple told him they didn't believe in ghosts, so they didn't mind
one bit. They were happy to buy the castle.
OA. The dialogue is effective because it shows that the couple does
not share the baron's concerns.
OB. The dialogue is ineffective because it does not allow the reader to
understand why the characters are meeting.
OC. The dialogue is effective because it helps the reader understand
why the baron wants to sell his castle.
OD. The dialogue is ineffective because it does not provide additional
information to the story.