What is the prepositional phrase in they met during a talent contest

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.

Which of the following examples represents a flat character

Astaff meeting is called at a large company. the main speaker at the meeting is an outside consultant who will be speaking about safety in the workplace. what kind of audience will the staff most likely be?