Read the excerpt from "Stray." Doris hugged the puppy hard against her. She said nothing.
Which statement best analyzes how the excerpt contributes to the plot of the story?

A. Doris is disrespectful to her parents. Her attitude toward her parents creates conflict between herself and her parents.

B. Doris is afraid to lose the puppy. Her fear helps the reader to better understand her character.

C. Doris loves the puppy. Her affection for the puppy helps to establish the main conflict in the story.

D. Doris refuses to believe that her parents will send the puppy away. Her refusal makes the rising action more intense.

Xcerpt from mrs. wilson’s cook book- broiled hamburger steak mary a. wilson broiled hamburger steak do not fry or pan hamburger steak made from flank of sirloin. place meat in bowl and add; three-quarters cup of moist bread crumbs, one onion, minced fine, two tablespoons of parsley, one teaspoon of salt, one-half teaspoon of paprika, one egg. mix, form into flat cakes, brush with salad oil; place on baking dish. broil in gas broiler for eight minutes, then place in hot oven for seven minutes longer. spread with desired butter and send to the table in a baking dish. this will give a delicious flavored meat in place of the usual dry, tasteless cake that is frequently served. what happens when the flat cakes come out of the broiler? a) they are ready to be served. b) they should be lightly salted. c) they are to be placed in a hot oven. d) they need to cool for fifteen minutes.