Use the story description to answer the question.

Question

A story begins with two characters working together to change a tire. The characters are trying to avoid speaking to each other, and it becomes clear that they had an argument before they ended up in this situation. A red car pulls up behind them. A scene shows one of the two characters riding in the red car, having a lighthearted conversation with its driver. Another scene shows the two characters who were working to change the tire arguing about the driver of the red car. As the driver of the red car approaches the two characters, their eyes meet. It is clear their argument has not been resolved.
How does the author use a plot device to create an effect?

(1 point)
Responses

A plot device increases tension.
A plot device increases tension.

A plot device creates a sense of mystery.
A plot device creates a sense of mystery.

A plot device increases the conflict.
A plot device increases the conflict.

A plot device creates a sense of surprise.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

A plot device increases the conflict.

This is exemplified by the characters' ongoing argument and their attempts to avoid speaking to each other while they work on the tire, which suggests unresolved issues between them. The introduction of the red car driver adds to the tension and conflict as their differing opinions about the driver lead to further discord.

Answer 2

Use the story description to answer the question.

A story begins with a character trying to make a major life decision. The character goes to sleep, and the next day the storyline splits in two. One thread of scenes follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice one way. The other follows the character showing their life if they had decided the big choice another way. Both paths involve unexpected downsides and upsides. Near the end of the story, the character hits their head in both storylines. For a moment, the character fully understands both realities and must choose which reality to return to.
How does the author’s choice of structure create a specific effect?

(1 point)
Responses

The use of a subplot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of a subplot adds a sense of surprise.

The use of a subplot increases tension.
The use of a subplot increases tension.

The use of parallel plot adds a sense of surprise.
The use of parallel plot adds a sense of surprise.

The use of parallel plots increases tension.