L 9.5.2 Test (CST): Expository and Narrative Writing
Which statement best evaluates the author’s use of dialogue to enhance the
narrative?
A. The dialogue is effective because it fills in the backstory of why
the women are climbing up the mountain.
B. The dialogue is not effective, because it fails to provide insight
about how the characters are responding to their challenge,
C. The dialogue is not effective, because it’s difficult to tell which
character is speaking.
D. The dialogue is effective because it tells the reader a great deal
about how the characters are feeling about their struggle.
Answer:
The answer will depend on the specific text in question, as this question is asking for an analysis of an unspecified narrative.