Using Dialogue Effectively

Question 5 • Common Core ELA 7 B-IC

Which dialogue moves the story forward?

Answer

"Why are you using my hairbrush?" Giada asked her sister. "I told you not to touch my things!"

"I thought the movie was amazing," Paul said, "because the special effects were very well done."

"Let me finish frosting the cake," Kate replied, "and then I will help you decorate the room for the party."

"I'm not surprised Henry aced the math test," Frank commented. "He has always been really good at math."

Explanation

Dialogue moves the story forward when it shows an action or decision that leads to what happens next. Kate says she will finish frosting the cake and then help decorate, establishing the next steps in preparing for the party. The other choices mainly express anger, an opinion, or a comment without advancing events.

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