The two visitors heard this strange talk, and they began to wonder if their host meant to toss them into the river bed; rich men had been known to do such things.
How does the sentence help develop the conflict?
A.
It clarifies that even though the father-in-law's speech is confusing, he lets the man and his son know they will be thrown in the river bed.
B.
It shows that although the man and his son do not understand the father-in-law, they become afraid of him based on his words.
C.
It gives the man and his son a reason to leave the father-in-law's house because they know his language does not make sense.
D.
It explains why the father-in-law is angry with the man and his son and why they feel they must leave his house immediately.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
B. It shows that although the man and his son do not understand the father-in-law, they become afraid of him based on his words.
This option captures how the visitors' confusion about the father-in-law's strange talk contributes to their sense of fear and apprehension, highlighting the developing conflict in the narrative.
