Read the excerpt from Enrique’s Journey. Enrique greets the dawn without incident. The stars recede. The sky lightens behind the mountains to the east, and mist rises off the fields on both sides of the tracks. Men trot by on burros with tin milk containers strapped to their saddles, starting their morning deliveries. Which narrative technique does the author include in this excerpt, and how does it support the author’s purpose?
Answer
A
The author uses setting to show a sense of accomplishment.
B
The author uses structure to show the sequence of events.
C
The author uses characterization to show bitter feelings.
D
The author uses dialogue to evoke a sense of happiness.
Explanation
The author describes the dawn, mountains, misty fields, and morning deliveries, using setting to establish the scene. Because Enrique reaches morning without incident, the peaceful dawn also suggests he has made it through the night safely—a small sense of accomplishment. The excerpt contains no dialogue or bitter feelings, and its main technique is the description of the setting, not simply a sequence of events.
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