In the introductory paragraph of "The Interlopers," the author reveals the type of game von Gradwitz is hunting. How does this piece of information affect the narrative arc?

a. It helps to resolve the conflict as part of the falling action.

b. It helps establish the setting and shows something about the characters.

c. It adds tension to the plot as part of the rising action.

d. It grabs the reader's attention in the exposition by hinting at a conflict.