Question

10 how does the author’s use of dialogue reveal lily’s motivation while also shaping the audience’s feelings about her struggle? lily’s dialogue with her teacher shows her determination to take ballet a seriously, which makes the audience question her dedication even when it causes her stress. lily’s words to her mother show that she views ballet as her only path in life, b which makes the audience place blame on the dance teacher for the pressure lily places on herself. lily’s conversation with her mother showcases her feelings, which makes the c audience identify with the friction that she feels with her mother. lily’s response to her brother shows her overconfidence, which makes the d audience distrust lily’s ability to perform.

Explanation:

• Option A: If Lily is determined, the audience wouldn't question her dedication; this is contradictory, so A is wrong.
• Option B: The option says Lily views ballet as her only path, but blaming the dance teacher for Lily's self - pressure doesn't follow logically. The teacher isn't shown to be the cause of Lily's self - imposed pressure, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: When a character's conversation with a family member (here, mother) showcases her feelings, it's very likely that the audience will be able to identify with the friction (conflict or tension) she feels with her mother. This makes sense in terms of how dialogue reveals motivation (her feelings about ballet and her relationship with her mother) and shapes audience feelings (helping them identify with her struggle).
• Option D: The passage doesn't indicate Lily is overconfident in her response to her brother, and there's no basis for the audience to distrust her ability to perform from such a response, so D is wrong.

Answer:

C. Lily’s conversation with her mother showcases her feelings, which makes the audience identify with the friction that she feels with her mother.