Question #N829
The novel’s central themes are revealed through the characterization of the protagonist, a man named John. The author uses a variety of literary devices to highlight John’s personality and motivations. For example, the author uses vivid imagery to portray John’s sense of isolation and alienation. The author also uses dialogue to reveal John’s inner thoughts and feelings. What is the effect of the author’s use of dialogue in this passage?
In the excerpt, the author’s use of dialogue most likely serves toCorrect Answer is: C
The dialogue in the excerpt is used to reveal John’s inner thoughts and feelings. This is evident in the fact that the dialogue is often between John and himself, or between John and an imaginary character. The author uses dialogue to show the reader what John is thinking and feeling, even when he is not speaking to another character.