Questions: Perry and his buddies were ecstatic about whiling away the muggy afternoon at a nearby waterfall. Nothing beat this hidden oasis for escaping the summer's oppressive heat. However, as the boys were splashing in the cascade's refreshing pool, they didn't notice an enormous thunderhead moving in until it blotted out the sunlight. Crisp, hard winds kicked up, ripping a chill through the humidity. The boys simultaneously reached the pool's edge just as the first sharp wave of thunder cracked. Lit by flashes of lightning and shivering, they sprinted to the shelter of Perry's car. What role does the change in weather play in the plot?

Perry and his buddies were ecstatic about whiling away the muggy afternoon at a nearby waterfall. Nothing beat this hidden oasis for escaping the summer's oppressive heat. However, as the boys were splashing in the cascade's refreshing pool, they didn't notice an enormous thunderhead moving in until it blotted out the sunlight. Crisp, hard winds kicked up, ripping a chill through the humidity. The boys simultaneously reached the pool's edge just as the first sharp wave of thunder cracked. Lit by flashes of lightning and shivering, they sprinted to the shelter of Perry's car.

What role does the change in weather play in the plot?

Transcript text: Perry and his buddies were ecstatic about whiling away the muggy afternoon at a nearby waterfall. Nothing beat this hidden oasis for escaping the summer's oppressive heat. However, as the boys were splashing in the cascade's refreshing pool, they didn't notice an enormous thunderhead moving in until it blotted out the sunlight. Crisp, hard winds kicked up, ripping a chill through the humidity. The boys simultaneously reached the pool's edge just as the first sharp wave of thunder cracked. Lit by flashes of lightning and shivering, they sprinted to the shelter of Perry's car. What role does the change in weather play in the plot?

Solution

The answer is (3): It presents a temporary conflict and shows how the characters address the circumstances.

Explanation for each option:

It provides a symbol to represent the lesson of always being prepared for surprising events.
- This option suggests that the change in weather serves as a symbolic lesson about preparedness. While the sudden storm could be interpreted symbolically, the text does not explicitly indicate that the boys learn a lesson about being prepared. The focus is more on their immediate reaction to the storm rather than a reflective lesson.
It exposes the fear that the characters feel when confronted by unexpected situations.
- This option implies that the primary role of the weather change is to reveal the characters' fear. While the boys do react to the storm with urgency and perhaps some fear, the text does not delve deeply into their emotional state or fear. The emphasis is more on their actions in response to the storm.
It presents a temporary conflict and shows how the characters address the circumstances.
- This option accurately describes the role of the weather change in the plot. The sudden storm creates a conflict (the need to find shelter quickly), and the boys respond by running to Perry's car. The text focuses on their immediate actions to resolve the situation, making this the most fitting answer.