Answer:
Definition 4 is the answer. Quite obvious, is this a trick question? lol
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
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It's primary purpose would be "main intent" of the story.  
Explanation:
It basically would mean these things : What is the author trying to inform, persuade, or make out of this story? If there are "details" in the story then the authors "purpose" is to describe those details. Hope this helps. <3
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
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C. This is part of the rising action because it helps build toward the climax.
Explanation:
With the word "strange" we can think in a different way and it helps create exitment.