Question

Use the introductory paragraph below to complete the activity.

Alone in her studio, Mina sat in front of her canvas admiring her latest creation, when the doorbell rang. "Coming!" Mina shouted cheerfully as she ran down the stairs. She twisted the deadbolt and opened the door, but, to her surprise, the only thing waiting for her was the fresh air of the beautiful spring day. "Hello?" she asked, looking around. No one was there. She was just about to close the door when a glimmer of color caught her eye, Down by her feet, there was a small red box. Intrigued, she picked it up and took one last look around. A light breeze tickled her arm, and she shuddered.

In three to five sentences, explain what point of view the author uses and how the author creates interest in the story.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The author uses a third person limited point of view, focusing on Mina's perspective and thoughts. By describing Mina sitting alone in her studio and then abruptly switching to her surprise at the doorbell ringing with no one there, the author immediately engages the reader's curiosity. The mysterious appearance of the red box adds an element of suspense and intrigue to the story, leaving the reader wondering about its significance and how it connects to Mina's character. Additionally, by including details like Mina's cheerful response to the doorbell and the light breeze tickling her arm, the author builds a sense of atmosphere and tension in the scene.