What plot element changes the direction of the story?

introduction,rising action,climax,falling action and resolution

Climax

Explanation:

This is where the story experiences a major and abrupt shift in (generally) plot. Introduction simply introduces tone, characters, elements of story. Rising action is a gradual shift in pace... the story/plot/characters pick up in developmental pace. Climax is where significant directional change occurs, generally. And falling action/conclusion of story— story unwinds and settles.

answer: b. the moon is much smaller than the earth.

explanation:

it starts off by comparing the earth and venus. it also only says one sentance about the moon which make it the odd one out. in conclusion the answer is b.