Is we applauded everyone who voted an adverbial phrase?

Aproblem associated with drinking a beverage while driving is a.you may swallow more than intended b.your hands will be greasy c.your judgment will be impaired

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

Think about the noes story. which fits best on the blank line above?