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  1. Aug 2018
    1. "Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford." . . .He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.

      This is an example of the resolution, because we find out the outcome for Rainsford.

    2. He lunged for it; a short, hoarse cry came from his lips as he realized he had reached too far and had lost his balance.

      This is an example of the rising action, because the story starts to get tense and the readers start wondering what is going to happen to Rainsford.

    3. The cry was pinched off short as the blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea dosed over his head.

      This is an example of a man vs. nature conflict, because the sea water is making it hard for him to stay above and breathe.

    4. "What island is it?" Rainsford asked.

      This is an example of exposition, because it is introducing the character Rainsford.