What impact does the rising action have on this story? a) It presents an ending of the tension between father and son when Jason learns his father arranged for him to help with the puppies. b) It introduces the conflict of the story: Jason's lack of a relationship with his father. c) It builds the tension of the story: Jason is uncomfortable with his father during their long, silent car ride. d) It serves as an introduction of the characters and gives background information about them.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.

Which sentence has an incorrect shift in pronoun-antecedent agreement? a) each teacher needs to be paired up. b) each man needs to carry his own load. c) each of these women runs their own business. d) each child should bring his or her own lunch.

How does douglass contrast his childhood on colonel lloyd’s plantation with this arrival on baltimore at the auld’s?