The diet. Think of it this way... thin independant variable is the one I change...I is the first letter in independant variable. So I'm changing my diet, My weight would be the dependant variable because its' change DEPENDES on the Independant variable. I this case the diet.
Answer: (I'm not totally sure on this, but I think these are the answers:)
Jodi missed her friends.. - Exposition
..she hadn't connected.. - Exposition
Jodi saw the sign.. - Rising action
Jodi decided to attend.. - Rising action
Explanation: The exposition often occurs at the beginning of a novel or story and may be short or long. Rising action includes the series of events (usually the conflicts or struggles of the protagonist) that increase tension, propel the plot forward, and lead to the climax of the story.
