Answer:
I believe the correct answer is letter D) It depicts the point of highest action in the story as Sean, with Malik's encouragement, leads Cardinal Hill to victory.
Step-by-step explanation:
Before analyzing the story itself, let's first take a look at the word climax. In literature, climax is the part of the story when tension reaches its peak. After the introduction and development of conflict through events throughout the story, the climax is the moment when action filled with tension or drama takes place and solves the conflict. After the climax, the tension decreases and all there is left is to present the solution itself and conclude the story.
Having the definition above in mind, the only possible option to choose would be letter D because it is the only one that talks of a "point of highest action". The other options use definitions such as "introduces the conflict", or "shows the resolution", which do not define climax at all. Even if we were not to pay attention to definitions, but only to the story, we could choose letter D as the correct one. Tension builds in the narrative as the first conflict is introduced: Malik has to decide whether or not to swim due to his ankle. He decides not to do it, then the second conflict is introduced: Sean hesitates, thinking he is not as good as Malik. The climax comes when Sean finally jumps into the water and swims to victory. Thus, letter D is the best choice for this question.