Read this story beginning. Kelley had worked for months for this moment. She could see the finish line up ahead, and she could hear the cheering spectators. She began to pedal faster. Then suddenly, Kelley’s bike skidded and Kelley had to put out her feet to keep from falling over. She looked down and saw a flat tire. The park path could be the ___ of this story.

A) setting

B) situation

C) plot

D) character