Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.The plot of the story effects the character and their growth.

The underlined sentence segment uses the word "effects" incorrectly.Effect is generally a noun meaning a change which is a result or consequence of an action.Affect is a verb meaning to have an effect on; to make a difference to.In this sentence, we need a verb to describe what the plot does to the characters. Therefore, we should use a form of "affect".Since the subject "The plot of the story" is singular, it requires a singular verb: "affects".Replacing "effects the character" with "affects the character" provides the grammatically correct configuration. Hence, Option B is correct.