Which of the following is not an element in the rising action and climax of a narrative?

Question

Tension is built.
The conflict(s) are introduced.
The protagonist decides to resolve the conflict.
The setting and characters are introduced.

Answer 1

The element that is not part of the rising action and climax of a narrative is "The setting and characters are introduced." This element typically occurs during the exposition of the story, before the rising action begins.