“The monsters are inside?” Reyna said as they stopped outside the front doors.

Question

Matt started to say I think so, then changed to a simple “Yes.” His amulet and his gut told him they were inside. Qualifying that made him look indecisive.

“I don’t hear screaming,” Ray said. “If it’s anything like that creature at the water park, there should be screaming.”

“Maybe there’s no one left to scream,” Reyna said.

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Why is this part of the story’s rising action?

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Responses

The plot hits its highest point of action.
The plot hits its highest point of action.

Problems begin to affect the characters.
Problems begin to affect the characters.

Characters and settings are introduced.
Characters and settings are introduced.

The story is starting to slow down.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Problems begin to affect the characters.

This part of the story indicates a sense of conflict and tension, as the characters suspect that monsters are inside, leading to uncertainty and potential danger.