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.

(Completely original and like a 8th grader wrote it)

The author uses a third-person limited point of view in this story, because we mainly see things from Mina's perspective. By opening with a scene of Mina in her studio, the author immediately draws the reader in by giving a glimpse into Mina's artistic life. The mysterious arrival of the red box adds an element of intrigue and suspense to the story, making the reader wonder what secrets it may hold. The author's use of descriptive language, such as mentioning the beautiful spring day and the light breeze tickling Mina's arm, helps to create a vivid and immersive setting for the reader to explore alongside Mina.