Question

question 7 of 10
which situation is an example of rising action from the story of my life?
a. helen, for the first time, feels sorrow and regret about smashing the doll.
b. helen lies in bed and is excited about what will happen tomorrow.
c. helen feels the water on her hands and connects it with the word.
d. helen throws the new doll onto the floor and smashes it into pieces.

Explanation:

Rising action in a story builds tension and leads to the climax. Helen connecting water with the word is a significant moment of learning and progress in her life - it shows her growing understanding and is a key event that builds towards the overall development of her character and story. Option A is a moment of reflection, B is a simple anticipation, and D is a destructive act but not as pivotal in building towards the main development as C.

Answer:

C. Helen feels the water on her hands and connects it with the word.