The next question refers to the written dialogue that follows. The paragraphs have been numbered to help you identify them more
easily. Ellie sighed as she petted her cat. “I can’t believe this storm,” she said. “We should be surfing, and we’re stuck on the couch!”
“We’ll just have to figure out something else to do.” said Sam.
“I’ve got it!” shouted Ellie. “If we leave now, we can see the new surf film at noon then hit the surf museum and look at old surfboards.”
“You’re pretty smart for a little sister,” said Sam. “I’ll ask mom if we can borrow the car!”
Which paragraph features dialogue that reveals information about the setting?
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The setting is defined as the description of the time, place, or circumstance in which the event or action took place in the narrative. The first paragraph informs the readers that the characters are 'stuck on the couch' and unable to 'believe the storm' that has come in. They expected themselves to be surfing but this storm has marred their plan. Thus, paragraph 1 informs the readers about the circumstance and the time in which the action is being narrated.
Brian learns that nature can be cruel. He also learns to respect nature and to be aware of his surroundings. While the attack from the moose may have appeared random to Brian, he did learn that the moose provides a warning before attacking.
