Question

read the excerpt from an adaptation of to build a fire. the dog experienced a vague but menacing fear that subdued it and made it slink along at the mans heels, hoping that he would go into camp or seek shelter somewhere and build a fire. the dog had learned fire, and it wanted fire, or else to burrow under the snow and cuddle its warmth away from the air. why does the author use this point of view to tell the story? the first - person narrator reveals the dogs personality. the first - person narrator encourages readers to connect to the dog. the third - person limited narrator reveals only the factual events of the tale. the third - person omniscient narrator suggests the dogs superior instincts.

Explanation:

The excerpt uses a third - person limited point of view focused on the dog. This allows readers to understand the dog's internal state like its fear and desire for fire, which helps them connect with the dog on an emotional level.

Answer:

The first - person narrator encourages readers to connect to the dog.