Which event in the rising action of “Thank You, M’am” helps increase tension in the story?

Question

A. Mrs. Jones walks down the street.
B. Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her home.
C. Mrs. Jones heats up food for supper.
D. Mrs. Jones tells Roger about her job.

Answer 1

In the rising action of “Thank You, M’am,” the event that helps increase tension in the story is B. Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her home. This action heightens the conflict and suspense as it establishes the consequence of Roger's attempted theft and raises questions about his fate and the potential for further conflict between him and Mrs. Jones.