Read the excerpt from Outcasts United . Beatrice walked outside with Jeremiah and explained her concerns to Coach Luma: she wanted to know that her son would be safe and with an adult. She wanted to know how to get in touch with Luma if something went wrong. And she wanted to make sure that Jeremiah wasn't walking alone through Clarkston. "She did the bulk of the talking," Luma recalled. "She said that Jeremiah was her baby and she wanted to know where he was going." Luma promised to pick Jeremiah up before practice and to drop him off afterward. He wouldn't have to walk alone. She gave Beatrice her cell phone number and promised to be reachable. What are the effects of using an omniscient narrator in this excerpt?
Answer
A
It helps the reader gain insight into only Luma’s thoughts and feelings.
B
It allows the reader to focus on only one side of the story.
C
It allows readers to see both Beatrice’s and Luma’s sides of the story.
D
It helps the reader understand just Beatrice’s point of view.
Explanation
An omniscient narrator can present information from more than one character’s perspective. In this excerpt, readers learn Beatrice’s concerns about Jeremiah’s safety and also hear Luma recall their conversation and describe her promises. This gives readers insight into both Beatrice’s and Luma’s sides of the story.
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