Thor's Serpents

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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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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

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

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Responses
which answer is correct and why
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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Answer 1

The correct answer is "Problems begin to affect the characters."

This part of the story represents rising action because the characters are confronting a potential threat (the monsters inside) and there is a sense of urgency and unease. The dialogue reflects their growing concern and suspicion about danger lurking within, which creates tension and builds momentum leading to further events. This is a key characteristic of rising action, where challenges and problems increasingly affect the characters and drive the plot forward.