Question

read the passage.
when i got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of greetings.
\im alex. happy to see another redhead!\ the closest to me said.
\javier,\ called the boy sitting next to him.
\i like your glasses, javier,\ i said.
\thanks!\ he grinned.
\miguel,\ waved the boy in the corner. \i hope you like comic books!\
a fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. \im asher. grab a bunk and well help you settle in.\
why did the author most likely use dialogue instead of description?

• to allow the plot to progress
• to show how the narrator felt
• to emphasize the point of view
• to show who the characters are

Explanation:

The dialogue introduces characters (Alex, Javier, Miguel, Asher) by having them speak or be addressed, showing who they are. Other options: Plot progress isn’t the main focus here, dialogue doesn’t primarily show narrator’s feelings or emphasize point of view in this context.

Answer:

to show who the characters are