<span>It is made up of one long, complicated sentence.
Syntax refers to the way words are strung together to create phrases and sentences. The other features of these lines are correct, but not relevant to the syntax. The fact that all eight lines make up one complete (though very complex) sentence is a feature of the syntax. </span>
Answer:
A tiny crack appeared.
Explanation:
The egg lay in the nest, a tiny crack appeared, a beak broke through, then a chick shook its wings.
This occurs at the Exposition Stage of the story.
Jason is being told a key piece of information that will play a central role in the story. It introduces not only Jason and Mr. Manaby, but something that will drive future events, the 5:00 policy. The act of telling Jason is not yet Rising Action, however, because it only introduces the central elements of the story. The story has not yet begun to move towards its climax.