1.1.3 Quiz: Understand the Shape of a Story
Question 7 of 10
Which situation would most likely create tension in a story?
OA. Allen learns that he has been accepted to medical school.
B. Penny tells her parents that she received an A on her test.
C. Beth decides to take the family car without her parents'
permission.
D. James and Maggie decide to throw a housewarming part



Answer :

Final answer:

Tension in a story arises from conflicts or struggles characters face. Beth taking the family car without permission creates tension due to the conflict it generates.


Explanation:

Tension in a story is created through conflicts or struggles that the characters face. In the given options, the situation that would most likely create tension is C. Beth decides to take the family car without her parents' permission. This action introduces a conflict between Beth and her parents, leading to potential consequences and emotional intensity in the story.


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