Question

Part A

Why does the author use the first-person point of view in this story?

to make the story more mysterious and thrilling

to allow readers to know more than the characters in the story

to give readers access to Bella’s private thoughts and feelings

to give readers insight into the feelings of each of the characters
Part B

Which evidence from the story shows the impact of the first-person narrator as described in Part A?

Abuela convinces Bella's mother to not call the police.

Bella listens as Abuela describes her first love.

Bella responds to her mother's questions about the letter.

Bella secretly hopes that Mateo is the one sending the love letters.

Answer 1

Part A - to give readers access to Bella’s private thoughts and feelings

Part B - Bella secretly hopes that Mateo is the one sending the love letters.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Part A
C) to give readers access to Bella’s private thoughts and feelings.

Part B
B) Bella listens as Abuela describes her first love.