Question

what is the effect of the sentence, \this is a splendid hunting ground\ in paragraph 3 on the development of the plot?
a it emphasizes the beauty of the garden.
b. it displays the fact that mongooses love nature.
c. it sets up the encounter between rikki - tikki and nag.
d. it shows how the garden is a place that animals like to be.

Explanation:

To determine the effect of the sentence “This is a splendid hunting ground” on the plot, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The sentence focuses on it being a hunting ground, not the garden's beauty, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The sentence is about the hunting ground, not mongooses' love for nature, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: A “splendid hunting ground” suggests a place where predators (like Nag) or hunters (like Rikki - tikki) would be, setting up their encounter. This makes sense for plot development.
• Option D: While it implies animals might be there, the key for plot development is setting up the specific encounter between Rikki - tikki and Nag, so D is less relevant.

Answer:

C. It sets up the encounter between Rikki - tikki and Nag.