The matches fell from his hand. he stood motionless, his breath suspended until the knock was repeated. then he turned and fled swiftly back to his room, and closed the door behind him. a third knock sounded through the house.""what's that? " cried the old woman, starting up.

how does the description of the setting support the plot?

a. it is consistent with the setting in the exposition.

b. it continues the mood of the rising action.

c. it strengthens the effect of the conflict.

d. it builds the tension leading to the climax.