Read this excerpt from "The Dog and the Clever Rabbit."
At last the wolf made up his mind to catch him and give him a severe punishment for the many tricks he had played upon him.
Knowing that the rabbit could run faster than he, the wolf called at the home of the dog to seek his aid.
"Brother dog, frisky little rabbit must be caught and punished. For a nice bone will you help me?" asked
the wolf.
How does the plot influence characterization in this excerpt?
A. The rising action reveals the dog's laziness.
B. The rising action suggests that the wolf is convincing.
C. The climax shows that the dog is starving.
D. The climax proves that the wolf is faster.