Read this passage from the story:

"C'mon," I urge as I turn the corner that brings me back to the main hall, the one with all the doors. The one leading back to the elevator, which has reappeared at the end, its lighted interior glowing gold. A carrot on a string. One I can't help but spring for.

In this passage, the author uses the phrase "carrot on a string" to __________.

describe how the elevator is barely hanging by its thin cables and is a real danger
Demonstrate that Ben knows the elevator wants him to believe he has an exit off floor nine
show that Ben can safely make his way toward the elevator now that he can see it
point out that the elevator is the only place on floor nine where the electricity is still working

demonstrate that Ben is being lured or tempted towards the elevator