Read the excerpt from Robin Hood.
It was well for Robin Hood that that same forester 's head was spinning. ... or else he would never have taken another step. As it was, the arrow whistled within three inches of his head. Then he turned around and qulckly drew his own bow, and sent an arrow back in return. "Ye said I was no archer," cried he aloud, "but say so now again!"
Why does this excerpt represent the climax of the story?
A. It explains how Robin Hood defends himself
B. It gives additianal details about Robin Hood's life
C. it describes Robin Hood's highest emotional state in the story
D. treaches a conclusion for Robin Hood's problems in the story
C. it describes Robin Hood's highest emotional state in the story
The climax of a story is the point of highest emotional intensity or suspense. In this excerpt, Robin Hood is in a life-threatening situation and must defend himself with skill and bravery, making it a moment of high emotional intensity for the character.