Read the excerpt from “Stray” by Cynthia Rylant.
“You’d better feed that mutt before it dies of starvation,” Mr. Lacey said.
Which statement describes how this excerpt affects the plot?
It causes Mr. Lacey to be angry that Doris brought the stray home.
It makes Doris realize that she will be allowed to keep the puppy.
It begins an argument about the puppy between Doris and her father.
It prompts Doris to decide she will share her food with the stray.
Id love to answer but I don't understand the context of the question, I'd have to see the entire excerpt. I'm going to assume it's the first one, but don't take my word for it.
