[7] "If you mean that in earnest," said the young man, "I'll take the bet, but I would stay
not five but fifteen years."
[8] "Fifteen? Done!" cried the banker. "Gentlemen, I stake two million!"
Select the sentence that advances the plot and creates tension in the excerpt.
O "A lively discussion arose." (Paragraph 5)
"If you mean that in earnest; said the young man, 'I'll take the bet, but I would stay not five but
fifteen years." (Paragraph 7)
O "Both are equally immoral, observed one of the guests, 'for they both have the same object-to
take away life." (Paragraph 2)
O "The majority of the guests, among whom were many journalists and intellectual men,
disapproved of the death penalty." (Paragraph 1).
Question 5
10 pts
(01.04 HC)
In 5-7 complete sentences, summarize your Module One short story.(“The Bet” by Anton Chekhov.)Give specific
details about the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Your
response should address each element of plot.
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