Question

which statement best evaluates the authors use of dialogue to enhance the narrative?
\gabriela, help me next!\ said trevor.

gabi smiled to herself as she cleanly hammered in the nail that trevor had been working on. she had been looking forward all week to building sets for the school play.

\howd you learn to do that, anyway?\ asked nick admiringly, looking over from where he was struggling to join two boards at a right angle.

\oh, ive been helping my dad in his wood shop since i was six,\ said gabi. she thought back to all the long hours and patient lessons that were now paying off. she couldnt wait to show her dad the sets shed helped build. \i love it. anyone else need a hand?\

a. the dialogue is effective, because it shows how proud gabriela is of her carpentry skills.
b. the dialogue is not effective, because it interferes with the use of visual images to demonstrate gabrielas set-building talents.
c. the dialogue is effective, because it shows that the other characters do not appreciate gabrielas showing off.
d. the dialogue is not effective, because it takes the focus of the narrative away from the main character.

Explanation:

The dialogue shows Nick admiring Gabriela's skills, and Gabriela shares her background in carpentry, then offers help enthusiastically. This reveals her pride in her abilities. Option B is wrong because the dialogue complements, not interferes with, the visual context of her skills. Option C is incorrect as Nick's question shows appreciation, not disapproval. Option D is wrong because the dialogue centers on Gabriela, keeping focus on her.

Answer:

A. The dialogue is effective, because it shows how proud Gabriela is of her carpentry skills.