Which of these are characteristics of an effective anecdote? Select all that apply. (thx) A It thoroughly explores all the characters.

B It only mentions people necessary to the story.

C It is a short snapshot of an event or person.

D It gets right to the action of the story.

The answers are A & C

—Evidence—
-a short and interesting story, or an amusing event, often proposed to support or demonstrate some point, and to make the audience laugh. Anecdotes can include an extensive range of tales and stories.

- In the midst of each story, the characters might share little anecdotes with one another. It's a nice opportunity for the character to blossom and for the reader to learn more about them.

-Whenever an anecdote is introduced, either in real life or fiction, it provides background information.

I don’t know I believe is A