The whole house was dark, but Doug’s eyes were focused on the door of the basement, which was open a crack. The basement door was about ten feet from where he stood, but he could not see it. He walked slowly forward. Doug’s forehead was the first thing to reach the door; the rest of his body followed. He fumbled for the handle and slowly pushed the door wide open.

IMAGINE THAT THIS IS THE OPENING TO AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL INCIDENT WRITTEN BY A CLASSMATE: WHICH DESCRIBES THE STRATEGY BEING USED?

1. an engaging description

2. an exciting action

3. an intriguing dialogue

4. an interesting quotation