Question

Javier wrote the following four lines he could possibly use open his narrative about two friends who raise a friendly dragon. Which opening line is not effective?

A.) "Charlie!" Kiana yelled, hovering over a large metallic purple egg. "You'll never believe what I found!"
B.) The forest was dense and thick, and Charlie and Kiana had trouble navigating the mysterious glimmering fog that covered the ground like a blanket.
C.) Once upon a time, there were two friends who did something cool, and I will tell you all about it.
D.) When Kiana imagined her ideal pet, a giant scaly fire-breathing dragon wasn't what she had in mind.

Answer 1

Answer: d. When Kiana imagined her ideal pet, a giant scaly fire-breathing dragon wasn't what she had in mind.

Explanation: the dragon was friendly not "scarly"

Answer 2

The opening line that is not effective is: C.) "Once upon a time, there were two friends who did something cool, and I will tell you all about it."

This opening line is less effective because it is vague and lacks the engaging and intriguing elements found in the other options.

It doesn't provide any specific details about the characters, the situation, or the dragon, making it less compelling to the reader.

Effective narrative openings usually grab the reader's attention with vivid imagery, interesting dialogue, or a unique setting, and option C falls short in creating that initial curiosity.

Options A, B, and D offer more vivid and engaging starting points for the narrative, setting the stage for the reader to become immersed in the story about two friends raising a friendly dragon.