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Refer to the stage direction that shows Rebecca kneeling at Mama’s feet. Rebecca pleads with her mother to come with her to hear Truth speak.

What structural part of the play does this stage direction and dialogue represent?

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rising action
rising action

falling action
falling action

climax
climax

exposition

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The stage direction of Rebecca kneeling at Mama's feet and pleading with her mother to come with her to hear Truth speak represents the rising action of the play. This part of the play builds tension and develops the conflict as characters confront their feelings and motivations leading up to a pivotal moment.