by K.L. Armstrong and M.A. Marr
“The monsters are inside?” Reyna said as they stopped outside the front doors.
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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Why is this part of the story’s rising action?
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The story is starting to slow down.
The story is starting to slow down.
The plot hits its highest point of action.
The plot hits its highest point of action.
Characters and settings are introduced.
Characters and settings are introduced.
Problems begin to affect the characters.
Problems begin to affect the characters.
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The correct response is: Problems begin to affect the characters.
In this passage, the characters are facing the potential danger of monsters inside the building, which creates tension and raises the stakes in the story. This indicates that the rising action is developing as characters encounter challenges and threats.
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