Question

6 read the following sentences from the text.
\hello,’ he began, ‘how may i…’
the three friends all began talking at once, trying to get the words out over one another. the clerk laughed and said, ‘whoa, slow down, one at a time!’
alex took a deep breath and explained, ‘we want to see the original deed to lee’s mountain.’
why might the author have chosen to make all the characters talk at once?
a to make the reader feel confused about what their goal is
b to communicate their sense of urgency around finding the deed
c to show how poorly they’re working together as a team
d to make readers realize that they aren’t actually working together

Explanation:

To determine the author's purpose for having all characters talk at once, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The characters later clarify their goal (seeing the original deed), so confusing the reader isn't the intent.
• Option B: Talking simultaneously often indicates eagerness or urgency. Since they want to see the deed, this behavior can communicate their urgent desire to proceed with that task.
• Option C: The fact they're all eager to communicate about the same goal (finding the deed) doesn't imply poor teamwork; they're united in purpose.
• Option D: Their shared goal of seeing the deed shows they are working toward the same end, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. to communicate their sense of urgency around finding the deed