The events listed happened in this order: Lizabeth, Joey, and their friends were bored on a hot summer day and they decided to go to Miss Lottie’s house.The children threw pebbles at Miss Lottie, her flowers, and her son, John Burke. Then the children ran at her calling her a witch.
Lizabeth and Joey sneaked out of the house and went to Miss Lottie’s house. In a fit of rage, Lizabeth pulled up and trampled on all of Miss Lottie’s marigolds. Lizabeth finished and found Miss Lottie standing over her. Lizabeth realized she had destroyed something beautiful that belonged to someone else, and felt awkward and ashamed.
A lot of the time the conflict really starts in the rising action which is where the imagery of the characters happens and you are learning about the characters.
Inconsistent style is the correct answer
It is necessary because if you don't have a confirmed opinion with textual evidence to back it up you wont have a good argument.