What Makes a Story? Read the story of “ Leaf Dash ” and answer the following questions. Leaf Dash “ Come on out, Charlotte, ” Charlie called to his sister. He wanted to play Leaf Dash. The trick was not to let the leaves crackle under your feet. “ Are you sure there aren ’ t any dogs out here? ” she asked, nervously peering out from the burrow (洞穴) . “ I couldn ’ t be more sure, ” answered Charlie. “ You ’ re it! ” he called as he ran off. Charlotte, unable to resist a good game, went off in pursuit. They played until the sun was high in the sky. The game was especially good because the leaves were really piling up in the dry creek (小溪) bed. Charlotte didn ’ t even think about dogs until she heard a loud crackling sound beyond the next rock. Charlie was really good at not making the leaves crackle. Maybe he was trying to fool her. “ Charlie, is that you? ” Charlotte ’ s voice squeaked a little. There was no answer. She tried again. “ Charlie, I hear you. Come on out. ” Just then, a dog ’ s large brown head and pointy ears appeared over the rock. Charlotte froze for a moment, then turned and ran for the burrow. Leaves crunched under her own feet as she dashed, but she didn ’ t care. All that she wanted was her safe burrow. She leaped the last few inches into the burrow and tripped over Charlie. Charlie was laughing. “ What do you think is so funny? ” demanded Charlotte, in between gulps of air. Charlie stopped laughing and bowed to Charlotte. “ The Leaf Dash prize is all yours, my dear sister. I never saw anyone move so fast! ” 1. Who are the characters in the story?