Read the passage. the crowded diner was bustling with the lunch rush. the parties assembled in the booths huddled over laminated menus, discussing specials and office gossip. as manny sipped his coffee, something in the doorway caught his eye. others noticed, too, and soon the din of conversation ceased. the figure hesitated, backlit by the noon sun, holding the door wide. some people still did not register his arrival. but soon his towering frame caused every diner’s chin to tip up in his appraisal, and a collective gasp resounded.

which descriptive details does the author include to entertain readers? check all that apply.

a)"crowded diner was bustling"
b)"others noticed"
c)"backlit by the noon sun"
d)"some people still did not register"
e)"a collective gasp resounded"

Answers:

A)"crowded diner was bustling"

C)"backlit by the noon sun"

E)"a collective gasp resounded"

In this excerpt, the author includes some details that are unnecessary to the story. However, they are included in order to make his writing more colorful and entertaining for readers. The fact that people noticed the figure is vital to the story. Similarly, the fact that people did not immediately registered the arrival is important to the plot. However, the other details included in the options could be removed without significantly altering the plot.

to create suspense.

our founding fathers introduced the revolutionary idea that each person's desire to pursue their idea of happiness was not self-indulgence, but a necessary driver of a prosperous society. they created a government to defend that right for everyone.