Answer:
Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story. Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.
Explanation:
In my opinion, the correct answer is A. <span>When he found the eyes of Hester Prynne fastened on his own, and saw that she appeared to recognize him, he slowly and calmly raised his finger, made a gesture with it in the air, and laid it on his lips. The other three excerpts just describe the stranger, but in this one, it is evident that Hester has recognized him, and that he signals her to keep it secret. It is her long-gone husband who has now returned and realized that his wife is accused of adultery, and has given birth to another man's child.</span>
Drama because costume is what the characters wear and dialogue is what they say
This quote expresses how uncomfortable the author is ("TOO" close) and emphasises that by saying it's buzz is the 'only' noise in "the author's world".
Other quotes:
"Stories don't end," he says. "They just turn into new beginners." -page 123
"What's scarier than death? Not living." -unknown page