Use the story A Fable

by Mark Twain to answer the question.

How do the cat’s motivations advance the plot?

(1 point)
Responses

The cat’s determination to be seen a certain way by the other animals causes him to brag about something and set the plot in motion.
The cat’s determination to be seen a certain way by the other animals causes him to brag about something and set the plot in motion.

The cat’s desire to know more than the other animals causes him to withhold the truth and refuse to resolve the plot.
The cat’s desire to know more than the other animals causes him to withhold the truth and refuse to resolve the plot.

The cat’s desire to prove he was right and others were wrong causes him to take actions that resolve the plot.
The cat’s desire to prove he was right and others were wrong causes him to take actions that resolve the plot.

The cat’s determination to bring interesting news to the other animals causes him to embellish and lie about something and set the plot in motion.

1 answer

The best response is:

The cat’s determination to be seen a certain way by the other animals causes him to brag about something and set the plot in motion.

This choice accurately captures how the cat's motivations influence the events in the story. His desire to impress and be admired by the other animals leads him to boast, which ultimately drives the narrative forward.