O Aman, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there.
O "Swam," said Rainsford. "I found it quicker than
walking through the
jungle."
O Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he
said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General
Zaroff."
O He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.

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the correct answer is:

from context clues heliotrope is probably a flower.

a heliotrope are peruvian plants that have small purplish plants.

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.