Read this section of the story: "well, if i have to pick up little bits of shredded garbage from the yard one more time," jodi started, "i may volunteer to stand guard over the cans to keep them away." what is the main function of this text in the narrative? describe setting develop character provide background resolve conflict

The main function of this text in the narrative is to resolve conflict.

Explanation: Resolving conflict consists of stating the problem and providing a solution to it. In this excerpt from the short story "Bear Traps", Jodi states there is a problem: she may have to pick up shredded garbage from the yard. She wants to solve the problem by keeping watch on the yard.