The author uses the phrase “his mouth swimming… and “his clownish grin” to show that - A. Josh is impressed that JB is showing off for a girl he has not met before.
B. Josh is angry that JB is trying to get the girl to laugh at him.
C. Josh thinks that JB is making fun of her.
D. Josh thinks JB is acting foolishly.

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What is the cause of romeos despair?

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.