Instructions Read the question carefully and select the best answer. The 8th Juror's refusal to vote guilty adds to the development of the plot mainly by __ A. convincing the other jurors that the defendant is innocent B. Introducing a conflict between him and the other eleven jurors ) C. suggesting that he will eventually change his mind D. suggesting that he is a personal friend of the defendant's

## Step 1<br />The problem is a comprehension question based on a literary text. The text is not provided, but the question is about the 8th Juror's refusal to vote guilty and how it contributes to the plot development.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The options provided suggest different ways the 8th Juror's refusal could impact the plot. <br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option A suggests that the 8th Juror's refusal convinces the other jurors that the defendant is innocent. This would mean that the 8th Juror's refusal is a turning point in the story, leading to a change in the other jurors' opinions.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option B suggests that the 8th Juror's refusal introduces a conflict between him and the other eleven jurors. This would mean that the 8th Juror's refusal is a source of tension and conflict in the story.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option C suggests that the 8th Juror's refusal indicates that he will eventually change his mind. This would mean that the 8th Juror's refusal is a foreshadowing of a future event in the story.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />Option D suggests that the 8th Juror's refusal indicates that he is a personal friend of the defendant's. This would mean that the 8th Juror's refusal is a personal bias in the story.<br /><br />## Step 7<br />Based on the information provided, the best answer is B. The 8th Juror's refusal to vote guilty introduces a conflict between him and the other eleven jurors, which adds to the development of the plot.