Question

i - ready elements of poetry - quiz - level d
“aw, dont be a scaredy cat, bro!” i said.
“theres nothing to fear. its all in your head.
please come down with me. theres fun to be had!
ill show you the basement is not so bad.”
i scooted past him on stairs dark as night
and reached for the string that turned on the light.
he asked, “whats that noise that sounds kind of mean?”
i laughed. “its only the washing machine!”
in the third stanza, what does the big brother do to help manuel?
he moves past him.
he turns on the light.
he turns off a machine.
he points out a noise.

Explanation:

The third - stanza mentions the big brother reaching for the string that turned on the light.

Answer:

He turns on the light.