Read the excerpt from "Pecos Bill" How does the plot influence characterization in this excerpt? That tornado was truly awe-inspiring, roaring loud and turning the sky black and green He grabbed it, shoved it to the ground, and straddled it! The tomado was doggone mad. Whipping and whirling, it tried to throw him off, but Bill jest rode along nice and calm until finally he tamed it. O The rising action shows Bill fearlessly taking on the storm O The exposition introduces Bill as mild-mannered and polite O The exposition introduces the storm as Bill's biggest challenge O The rising action shows the storm pushing Bill beyond his limits.
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The plot influences characterization in this excerpt through the rising action, which shows Bill fearlessly taking on the storm. This depiction of him grabbing the tornado, shoving it to the ground, and straddling it allows the audience to characterize Bill as an incredibly brave and likely a supernaturally skilled individual capable of performing feats beyond any normal human capability. Rather than any exposition playing a role here, it is the unfolding action that defines his character. This suggests that the correct choice from the provided options is "The rising action shows Bill fearlessly taking on the storm.