How do line 22 through 30 contribute to the plot of “Rain Check”? Use two details from the poem to support your response.
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In "Rain Check," the lines 22 through 30 contribute to the plot by highlighting the main character's desire to escape from the reality of the rain. Firstly, the line "I kept hoping to find a way out" shows that the speaker wants to avoid the rain and, in a way, delay his responsibility of going home. Secondly, the line "I took shelter under the awning" hints that the speaker is not quite ready to go home yet and is still trying to find a temporary refuge from the rain. Both of these details show that the speaker is struggling with staying in the present moment and is reluctant to face reality, which contributes to the overall plot of the poem.