What is one key difference between the critical acclaim received by edgar allan poe and that received by stephen king

Is the sentence the refree blew her whistle and both teams rushed onto the field a coumpound or simple sentence

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

And a work of fiction what is the term for the series of events that build towards the climax