"Shhhlt Everybody be quiet. Tom is
walking towards the front door."
"I'll turn off all the lights!"
"Does he have any idea about this
party?"
"No way! He will be so surprised."
"Everybody hide behind the furniture!
We can jump out as soon as he opens the
door."
"How am I supposed to see anything in
the dark?"
"Ouch! I'm hiding behind this couch.
Go over and hide behind that chair."
"Shhh! I think he's opening the door."
"Hello? Why is it so dark in here?"
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
TOM! All rights reserved.
Why did the author choose to include only dialogue in this story?
A. to make the story more difficult to read
B.to help the reader imagine the party
C.to show the best way to throw a party
D. to avoid using the words "he said" or "she said"