Ten-year-old Janet enjoyed writing but the story she wrote lacked tension. To address this weakness in writing, the teacher should help Janet develop her:
A) characters
B) plot
C) setting
D) appearance

Question

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Plot tension is key to keeping readers engaged in a story. By helping Janet develop her plot, the teacher can guide her to create conflicts and obstacles for her characters to face, increasing the tension and making her story more interesting. Developing characters, setting, or appearance may help to make the story more vivid, but it will not necessarily address the lack of tension.

Ten-Year-Old Janet Enjoyed Writing but the Story She Wrote Lacked