Read the excerpt from "Pecos Bill."
That tornado was truly awe-inspiring, roaring loud and turning the sky black and green. He grabbed it, shoved it to the ground, and straddled it! The tornado was doggone mad. Whipping and whirling, it tried to throw him off, but Bill jest rode along nice and calm until finally he tamed it.
How does the plot influence characterization in this excerpt?
A. The rising action shows Bill fearlessly taking on the storm.
B. The exposition introduces Bill as mild-mannered and polite.
C. The exposition introduces the storm as Bill's biggest challenge.
D. The rising action shows the storm pushing Bill beyond his limits.