Question

The following passage (paragraphs 21-23) adds to the development of the story mainly by ____

"We are very miscrable," said Darzee. "One of our babies fell out of the nest yesterday and Nag ate him."
"H'm!" said Rikki-tikki, "that is very sad—but I am a stranger here. Who is Nag?"

Darzee and his wife only cowered down in the nest without answering, for from the thick grass at the foot of the bush there came a low hiss—a horrid cold sound that made Rikki tikki jump back two clear feet
A. making the ssake seem trightening before he is introduced
B. informning the reader that these anmals can talk
C. showing that Darzee and his wife aren't strong enough
D. suggesting that Riki baku is easily scared

Answer 1

The following passage (paragraphs 21-23) adds to the development of the story mainly by suggesting that Rikki-tikki is easily scared.

In these paragraphs, we see Rikki-tikki's reaction to the hiss from the grass where Nag, the snake is lurking. Rikki-tikki's immediate jump back by two clear feet indicates his surprise and fear in the face of danger.

This reaction helps establish Rikki-tikki as a vulnerable character and adds tension to the story by highlighting the threat posed by Nag.

It sets the stage for Rikki-tikki's character development as he confronts and deals with this new and potentially dangerous adversary which contributes to the overall narrative development of the story.

Therefore, the Option D is correct.