In “the monkey’s paw,” a stranger comes to the door. how does this scene contribute tension to the rising action of the story? a. the stranger informs the whites that their son’s employer claims no liability for his death. b. the stranger leaves an envelope at the door that contains exactly 200 pounds. c. the stranger gives the whites 200 pounds as compensation for their son’s accidental death. d. the stranger brings sad news that the whites’ son was killed in a workplace accident.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.