Question

part a: plot structure practice
read the short passage below:
\marias hands trembled as she opened the envelope. she already knew what it would say, but still, the words sent a rush of heat to her cheeks. congratulations - youve been selected. she thought back to all those nights of practice, every failure, every stumble, leading up to this moment.\

1. what part of the plot structure does this excerpt represent?

□ exposition □ rising action □ climax □ falling action □ resolution

1. what conflict is hinted at in this passage?

Explanation:

1. The climax is the turning - point or most intense moment in a story. Maria opening the envelope and finding out she's been selected is the high - point, so it's the climax.
2. The passage hints at an internal conflict. Maria has been through failures and stumbles, and her trembling hands and the emotional reaction show her internal struggle with self - doubt and the anticipation of the result.

Answer:

1. Climax
2. Internal conflict