Read the excerpt from “Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving How does this scene affect the text?
A. It describes how much rips adventure in the mountains has changed him
B. it demonstrates how much members of the community missed Rip while he was away
C. It includes the story positively with both America and rip achieving freedom
D. it leaves the question of what happened to rip when he disappeared unanswered

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation:

i think the first one, it makes the most sense.