Question

4.4.3 test (cst): the novella: franz kafkas the metamorphosis
question 20 of 20
which option uses dialogue most effectively?

a. \gimme all yer money!\ the robber shouted, and spat on the floor.

b. sergeant walters said, \you shall now provide me with 50 push-ups.\

c. dr. gonzalez leaned back and closed her eyes. she obviously had news.

d. \who?\ i asked.
ever mind,\ she said.
o, i want to know,\ i told her.

Explanation:

To determine which option uses dialogue most effectively, we analyze each:

• Option A: The dialogue is there, but the action (spat on floor) is added, but the dialogue itself is a bit simplistic and the action is more of a tag. However, the main thing is the dialogue's effectiveness in conveying interaction.
• Option B: The dialogue is a direct command, but it's a single line without much back - and - forth or depth in interaction.
• Option C: There is no dialogue here, just a description of Dr. Gonzalez's actions.
• Option D: This option has a back - and - forth dialogue between two characters. The first character asks "Who?", the second says "Never mind", and the first responds "No, I want to know". This creates a more dynamic and effective dialogue as it shows an interaction and a conflict of intentions (one doesn't want to tell, the other wants to know), which is more engaging and effective in using dialogue to advance the interaction between characters.

Answer:

D. "Who?" I asked. "Never mind," she said. "No, I want to know," I told her.