Which statement best evaluates the author's use of dialogue to enhance the narrative?
Amber placed the first batch of cookies on the oven rack and closed the door. "Only eight minutes till gooey, chocolate-chip goodness," she said, as she set the kitchen timer.
"Eight minutes is a lifetime when you have to wait for something this delicious!" said Jana.
"Let's watch some TV to distract ourselves." Amber grabbed the remote and flipped on the television, and before long the two were laughing hysterically at their favorite show.
Suddenly, Jana looked over at Amber. "What's that smell?"
"The cookies!" They both screamed at once. Panicking, they ran into the kitchen. The timer blared at them accusingly. Amber opened the oven door, and smoke billowed out.
"Guess we'll have to wait eight more minutes." Jana was already plopping more dough onto a clean cookie sheet.
"But this time, we watch the clock, not the TV!"
A.
The dialogue is effective, because it emphasizes the characters' friendship and the fun they have together.
B.
The dialogue is not effective, because it creates a humorous tone when the story's situation is serious.
C.
The dialogue is effective, because it helps create a vivid image of the characters watching television.
D.
The dialogue is not effective, because it distracts from the climax of the story, the burnt cookies.