The main purpose of the rising action in a short story is to


A- give background information about the characters.


B- describe the highest action, or turning point, of the story.


C- build interest and suspense.


D- answer the reader's questions.

My choice is C.

In "The Glass of Milk," after the woman helps the boy, the author says, "she [gazes] out at the street, at a distant point in space, and her face seemed sad." From this detail readers can infer that


A- the boy’s behavior embarrasses the woman.


B- the woman wishes she had not helped the boy because she dislikes him.


C- the woman pities the boy and others who face similar troubles.


D- the woman wishes other people had helped the boy.

My choice is C.

James Thurber wrote which of the following kinds of literature?


A- essay


B- horror


C- humor


D- Naturalistic

My choice is C.

I agree on all three.

I agree with your answers.

Thank you bobpursley, and thank you Ms. Sue!!

You're welcome, Alexandria.

To determine the purpose of the rising action in a short story, one must understand the different elements of a story and their roles. The rising action is the section of a story that occurs after the introduction and before the climax. It serves to build interest and suspense by developing the plot, introducing conflicts, and creating tension. As the story progresses, the rising action sets the stage for the climax, which is the highest point of action or turning point in the story.

In the case of the short story "The Glass of Milk," the author includes a detail about the woman gazing out at the street and looking sad after helping the boy. This detail allows readers to infer that the woman pities the boy and others who face similar troubles. By understanding the emotions portrayed in this scene, readers can analyze the woman's perspective and infer her feelings towards the boy, contrasting it with other possible interpretations such as embarrassment, dislike, or a wish for more people to help the boy.

As for James Thurber, he is known for writing humor, making choice C - humor - the correct answer. Understanding the different genres of literature is crucial in identifying an author's works.