Which of the following is not part of the rising action in "Raymond's Run"?
A. Squeaky and Raymond confront Mary Louise and her friends on Broadway.
B. Mr. Pearson hints to Squeaky that she should consider letting the new girl win.
C. Squeaky is responsible for taking care of Raymond.
D. Squeaky practices her running to prepare for the race.****
Lesson 5: Second Read: Raymond’s Run
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I haven't read that story, but D sounds more like a major part of the rising action.
To determine which of the options is not part of the rising action in "Raymond's Run," we need to understand what the rising action is and then analyze each option.
The rising action is the part of the story after the exposition, where the conflict starts to develop, leading up to the climax. It often involves complications and events that intensify the central conflict.
Now, let's examine each option:
A. Squeaky and Raymond confront Mary Louise and her friends on Broadway.
This event involves a confrontation between Squeaky, Raymond, and Mary Louise and her friends. It introduces a conflict and creates tension, contributing to the development of the story. Therefore, it could be considered part of the rising action.
B. Mr. Pearson hints to Squeaky that she should consider letting the new girl win.
This event involves Mr. Pearson suggesting to Squeaky that she should let the new girl win the race. It raises a conflict within Squeaky, as she feels the need to protect her title. This event adds complications and intensifies the main conflict, making it a part of the rising action.
C. Squeaky is responsible for taking care of Raymond.
This event establishes Squeaky's responsibility for taking care of her brother, Raymond. While it provides important background information about the characters, it does not directly contribute to the rising action of the story. Thus, it is not considered part of the rising action.
D. Squeaky practices her running to prepare for the race.
This event involves Squeaky practicing her running to prepare for the race. It shows her determination and commitment to winning and furthers the development of the central conflict. Therefore, it can be considered as part of the rising action.
Based on this analysis, the option that is not part of the rising action in "Raymond's Run" is C. Squeaky is responsible for taking care of Raymond.