I think the answer is B.
In the play when he cancels, Mrs. Pringles says this “ How dare he! How dare he! The last moment like this! No regards for hostesses feelings no regards for the efforts she goes through to provide evening enjoyments, and such a good dinner I planned....” And so on. She also hits the telephone in anger and paces back and forth in rage.
In the short story it only says “how dare! At the last moment! So inconsiderate of him....” and so on. The play only says that she flew into a rage and that she roared her sentences.
Answer:
Falling action
Explanation:
Take a look at the attached plot mountain. The falling action happens after the high point (also known as the climax) and leads down to the exposition.
Answer:
Ice cracks a rock
Explanation:
I could also plant roots break rock but its more likely to be ice.