Question

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly

In the kingdom there was a woman who had a smart son. His name was Manuel. She was a widow and they were very poor. Manuel told his mother that he was going to the palace to try to guess the riddle of the princess and get them a fortune. Even better, he said, he would try to give the princess a riddle to guess first.

How does the plot influence characterization in this excerpt?

The exposition introduces Manuel as a clever boy.
The exposition suggests that Manuel is dishonest.
The rising action reveals that Manuel cares for the princess..
The rising action proves that Manuel is capable of earning money.

Answer 1

The exposition introduces Manuel as a clever boy.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The exposition introduces Manuel as a clever boy is the correct answer.