Respuesta :
The writer most likely trying to create an emotion of pity in the reader through the rising action.
What is a writer?
Writer is a person who writes something in a particular way.
What is emotion?
Emotion is a feeling from one's circumstances, mood etc.
What is pity?
Pity is a feeling of sorrow caused by misfortunes or suffering of others.
What is Reader?
Reader is a person who reads.
What is the rising action?
Rising action is defined as the events that takes place between the exposition and climax.
In the story, The Olympic athlete faces many challenges and obstacles to achieve her goal.
Hence the option (c) is correct.
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