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Question #N178

The author, a skilled observer of human behavior, provides a detailed description of the ways in which the characters in the story interact with one another. Through the use of vivid language and carefully chosen details, the author reveals the complexities of the characters’ relationships and the underlying tensions that exist between them. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses details to describe the ways in which the characters in the story interact with one another?

The details about the characters’ interactions in the story serve primarily to

A. reveal the characters’ inner thoughts and emotions.

B. establish the setting of the story and create a sense of place.

C. show the reader how the characters’ relationships develop and change.

D. highlight the theme of the story and create a sense of conflict.

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Correct Answer is: C

The details about the characters' interactions are used to show the reader how the characters' relationships develop and change. The author uses these details to reveal the dynamics of the characters' relationships and to create a sense of realism and complexity.