Which part of the plot is the following passage?
“I had my head in, and was about to open the lantern, when my thumb slipped upon the tin
fastening, and the old man sprang up in the bed, crying out – ‘Who’s there?’”
A. Exposition
B. Resolution
C. Climax
D. Inciting Incident
D. Inciting Incident
The passage is part of the Climax.
The passage you provided is from Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart." This passage can be identified as part of the Climax of the plot.
To determine the answer, it's important to understand the different elements of a plot. The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. It usually includes five key elements: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
The exposition is the beginning of the story where the characters, setting, and initial conflict are introduced. The inciting incident is the event that sets the main conflict of the story in motion. The rising action is a series of events that build tension and develop the conflict.
The climax is the highest point of tension or the turning point in the story where the conflict reaches its most intense moment. It is usually a significant event or revelation that impacts the direction and outcome of the story. The falling action follows the climax, and it shows the consequences of the climax and starts to wind down the story. Finally, the resolution is the part of the story where loose ends are tied up, and the main conflict is resolved.
In the passage you provided, the protagonist has his head in the room and is about to open the lantern when his thumb slips, making a noise. This noise startles the old man, causing him to wake up and ask who is there. This moment is the peak of tension and the turning point in the story. It reveals the protagonist's presence and triggers the main conflict of the story. Therefore, this passage is part of the Climax of the plot.