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How does the sentence contribute to the development of the plot?
"Not much later, as fate would have it a special prince was born in the capital city of Ayodhya."
It reveals the resolution by showing who will defeat Ravana
It begins the conflict by showing who will battle Ravana
It contributes to the exposition by establishing the main characters and setting
It contributes to the rising action by building suspense about Rama's situation
How does the sentence contribute to the development of the plot?
"The demon snatched up the princess and sped away on his chariot."
It creates suspense by showing how Rama searches for his wife
It is a turning point in the story that changes the direction of Rama's journey
It creates a mystery by revealing that Ravana is pretending to be someone else
It shows the resolution by revealing that Rama will have to fight Ravana
How does the excerpt contribute to the development of the plot?
"As Vishvamitra performed last rites for the slain demon Tataka, he explained that Rama's actions that day would have ramifications in the future and cautioned him to always be mindful of his duty."
It contributes to the exposition by introducing readers to Vishvamitra's character
It provides rising action to the passage to build suspense
It foreshadows events that happen later in the passage
It states the climax of the story
How does the excerpt contribute to the development of the plot?
"The demon king looked into the future and was stunned to see his army fallen and destroyed at the hand of Rama."
It establishes the main conflict between the characters in the story
It provides rising action to the passage to build suspense
It foreshadows events that happen later in the passage
It states the climax of the story
How does the excerpt contribute to the development of the plot?
"I know, gross, but hey, demons have hearts as well, event if they want to eat everyone else's most of the time."
It gives a lesson to be learned from the passage
It provided comedy to lighten the passage's mood
It foreshadows events that happen later in the passage
It marks a major turning point in the story
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Hanuman jumped across the roofs of Lanka, his long tail dragging behind him, leaving a trail of fire as the entire city was set ablaze."
It resolves the conflict between the passage's characters
It contributes to the rising action by building suspense and excitement
It includes the climax of the story
It contributes to the falling action
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Just then the garden doors burst open open and Ravana entered, demanding that Sita become his queen or wind up as his dinner."
It includes the climax by showing how dangerous Sita's situation has become
It contributes to the rising action by building suspense about what will happen to Sita
It contributes to the falling action by describing how Sita and Rama's relationship has changed
It reveals the story's resolution by showing how Sita will be forced to marry Ravana
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Ravana only asked never to be defeated by a god or a demon-he was still vulnerable to humans and animals."
It foreshadows the resolution to the conflict in the story
It creates a mystery by revealing that Vishnu will become Rama
It shows a turning point by revealing when Vishnu becomes Rama
It gives a lesson to be learned in the passage
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Rama was stripped of his crown at once and commanded by his father to be exiled from the kingdom."
It contributes to the exposition of the story by establishing the main characters and setting
It creates a mystery by questioning who will be king
It marks a major turning point in Rama's journey through life
It establishes conflict between Rama and Kaikeyi
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Once Rama even went so far as to name an attractive variety of custard apples after Sita, calling it "Sitaphal"; in turn, Sita did the same, naming a different color of the same fruit "Ramaphal."
It contributes to the exposition of the story by establishing the main characters and setting
It creates a sense of romance between the story's characters
It marks a major turning point in Rama's journey through life
It provides comedy to lighten the passage's mood
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Bharata placed Rama's sandals upon the empty throne to act as a symbol of Rama's rule."
It helps develop the story's main characters and setting
It helps develop the theme of loyalty in the passage
It creates a mystery by revealing that no one will be king
It contributes to the suspense and conflict between between the story's characters
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Rama's generals rushed toward their fallen leader and began to cry and moan, for there was nothing the animals could do for the brave prince as he lay mortally wounded."
It contributes to the falling action by describing the sacrifice Lakshman made in battle
It reveals the the resolution by showing how Ravana deals with Rama at the battle at Lanka
It contributes to the exposition by establishing the main characters and setting in the story
It contributes too the rising action by describing sacrifice Lakshman made for his brother
How does the sentence development the plot?
"In a blinding flash, as the arrow struck its target, the demon saw the blue warrior's true identity as the avatar of Vishnu."
It reveals the resolution by showing how Rama deals with Ravana
It includes the climax by describing how the villain Ravana was defeated
It creates a mystery by revealing that Vishnu is actually Rama
It contributes to the rising action by describing a key moment during the battle at Lanka
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Rama kneeled before Sita and apologized for his behavior as he explained everything he had done to find her."
It reveals the resolution by showing how Rama deals with Sita
It includes the climax by describing how Rama and Sita are married
It contributes to the falling action by reuniting Rama with Sita
It contributes to the rising action by describing how Rama won back Sita from Ravana
How does the sentence development the plot?
"And so it was, on the anniversary of their fourteen years of exile that Rama and Sita were both finally crowned the rightful king and queen."
It reveals the resolution of the passage
It includes the climax of the passage
It contributes to the falling action of the passage
It contributes to the rising action of the passage
How does the sentence development the plot?
"Times have changed, as have customs, but love has always been complicated."
It gives a lesson to learned in the passage
It provides comedy to lighten the passage's mood.
It foreshadows events that happen later in the passage
It resolves the conflict between the story's characters
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