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which example shows a character arc?

a. jacob is afraid of heights. after climbing halfway up a ladder, he gets frightened and is forced to ask for help getting down.

b. gretchen gets lost on a hike and must survive in the wild alone. after several days, she is rescued and thankful to be home.

c. paolo dislikes his new school, but after making friends and becoming more involved, he realizes that the school is fun.

d. cori doesnt like kurt, so she starts spreading horrible rumors about him. when kurt confronts her, she denies that she did it.

Explanation:

A character arc involves a character's internal change or growth over time. Option A: Jacob's fear of heights remains, no change. Option B: Gretchen's experience is survival, no internal growth shown. Option C: Paolo's attitude toward school changes from dislike to finding it fun due to making friends and involvement, showing a character arc. Option D: Cori's negative behavior continues, no growth.

Answer:

C. Paolo dislikes his new school, but after making friends and becoming more involved, he realizes that the school is fun.