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Sofia was sitting by the window in her favorite old rocking chair, which she'd loved relaxing in since she was a child. Now, at sixteen years old, she sat there contemplating the leaves changing colors outside. A chilly wind was rising in the yard, pushing the empty swing into the air and filling her mind with bittersweet memories. Sofia could see her reflection in the window and was surprised to notice a tear running down her face. When her mother walked into the room, Sofia could not stop herself from bursting into tears and running into her arms.

Which dialogue would BEST develop this passage?
A) "I'm feeling so downhearted, Mom," said Sofia. "I saw you in here with tears in your eyes," said Mom.
B) "I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia. "I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom.
C) "The wind is pushing the swing outside, Mom," said Sofia. "It sure is cold and windy out there," said Mom.
D) "This is my favorite chair, Mom," said Sofia. "Yes, you've had that since you were a little girl," said Mom.

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"I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia. "I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom. This is the most practical answer. The other options aren't logical as they don't "develop the passage" as they are just restating what happened or don't add interesting new features to the story. Making B the most logical answer.

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b, I peronally think it makes most sense and you could develop the idea of why they moved house

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