12. Which statement best explains how the use of dialogue can make narratives more effective and improve the reader's experience? O Dialogue shows how the narrative is structured.
O Dialogue gives a story a stronger sense of suspense.
O Dialogue makes readers feel more present in the story.
O Dialogue helps readers imagine more precise images.

Dialogue using the character’s own words is one way a writer can show rather than tell readers what a character is like.

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in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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