Question

Read the passage.

When I got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of greetings.

"I’m Alex,” the red-headed boy closest to me said.

"Javier,” called the boy with the glasses sitting next to him.

"Miguel,” waved the boy in the corner. He was sitting surrounded by a pile of comic books.

A fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. "I’m Asher. Grab a bunk.”

Why did the author most likely use dialogue instead of description?

A to allow the plot to progress
B to show how the narrator felt
C to emphasize the point of view
D to show who the characters are

Answer 1

Dialogue is used to introduce characters, giving them distinct voices and personalities, and helps create an immersive narrative. The author most likely used dialogue instead of description in the passage to show who the characters are.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author most likely used dialogue instead of description to show who the characters are. By introducing the characters through their own words, the author helps to establish the narrative and character identities in a more engaging manner than a plain description might. It immediately gives the reader a sense of the characters' personalities and helps to create a more vivid and immersive narrative.

Answer 2

It was most likely to show who the characters are. It doesn't really do a lot to progress the plot, or give away the personal feelings of the narrator.
So it is between C and D. I would go with D, as it is more about describing the people than it is emphasizing the point of view.