Which statement best describes the rising action of a story?

the most exciting and surprising part of the story

the many events that build toward the story’s climax

details that introduce readers to the setting, characters, and situation

information that shows readers that the story’s conflict is resolved

1 answer

The statement that best describes the rising action of a story is:

the many events that build toward the story’s climax.

The rising action includes the development of the conflict and the series of events that create suspense and tension, leading up to the climax of the story.