Writing a Narrative to Develop Characters

Question 2 • PCA 26-27 - ELA - I Literature and Composition (23.3616000) YL IC – 2230727

Which excerpt most clearly signals the climax of Jamal's narrative?

Answer

The chess tournament that Casey and 117 others had been competing in for the past month finished yesterday afternoon.

As the tournament wound down to the championship match, Casey checked the standings to see that he would have to play against his best friend, Serena.

Casey reached over to give Serena a quick handshake and wondered how winning the match could affect their friendship and if it was worth the risk?

When Casey woke the next day, he glanced toward his desk and saw his new trophy gleaming in the morning sun, but what had his win cost him?

Explanation

The climax is the story’s turning point, where the main conflict reaches its most tense point. In C, Casey is about to face Serena in the championship match and must confront whether winning is worth risking their friendship. A and B set up the tournament and the conflict, while D describes the aftermath of Casey’s win.

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