Which statement best evaluates whether the narrative has a clearly defined
focus?
When she heard a car pull up in the driveway, Allison rushed to pull the
roast out of the oven. To her surprise, it was burned completely black!
As the front steps creaked, signaling her visitor, she nervously knocked
an open gallon of milk to the floor. Finally, with the “ding of the
doorbell, a lit candle fell out of its holder, setting the tablecloth on fire.
O A. The narrative has a clearly defined focus on the disasters that
occur as Allison prepares dinner.
O B. The narrative has a clearly defined focus on the excitement of
having a guest come over for a meal.
O C. The narrative has a clearly defined focus on Allison’s feelings
about having dinner with the visitor.
O D. The narrative does not have a clearly defined focus.