Question

read the sentence.
i told them how surprised and excited i was to have my painting selected, especially since id felt so incompetent at the beginning and i knew the competition was so ruthless.
which revision best uses dialogue to reveal more about the character?
○ \it was such a big surprise,\ i told them. \im excited that my painting was selected!\ i had felt so incompetent at the beginning, feeling unqualified next to such ruthless competition.
○ i told them truthfully that i was surprised to be chosen. the competition was ruthless, so very fierce. i felt so incompetent at the beginning. its really exciting to have my painting selected.
○ \im in!\ i exclaimed, voice cracking with emotion. \my painting was selected and i might faint!\ i felt so incompetent at the beginning competing against such ruthless competition.
○ \did you hear?\ i asked them. \my painting was selected!\ they cheered loudly, especially given that the competition was so ruthless. i had felt so

Explanation:

Dialogue should directly show the character's emotions. The third option uses "I'm in!" and "voice cracking with emotion" to vividly convey excitement. The first option just repeats the original statement. The second option has no real dialogue. The fourth option focuses more on others' reaction (cheering) rather than the character's internal emotion through their own words.

Answer:

“The third option: “I'm in!” I exclaimed, voice cracking with emotion. “My painting was selected and I might faint!” I felt so incompetent at the beginning competing against such ruthless competition.”