In "The Piece of String," people do not believe the old man when he denies taking the wallet.

Which statement best explains how this event develops the plot?

Question 5 options:

It resolves the main conflict of the story by demonstrating that Master Hauchecorne is an untrustworthy character who has concealed the theft.

It is part of the rising action of the story, which builds the reader's suspense about how Master Hauchecorne will prove his innocence.

It serves as the falling action of the story, which resolves the tension about whether Master Hauchecorne will use the string.

It is the climax of the story, as this is the point in the story where Master Hauchecorne undergoes a dramatic change in his personality.

1 answer

The statement that best explains how the event develops the plot is:

It is part of the rising action of the story, which builds the reader's suspense about how Master Hauchecorne will prove his innocence.

This option captures how the suspicion surrounding Master Hauchecorne and the accusation of theft contributes to the tension and conflict within the story, leading towards the climax.