Which sentence best describes a

story’s rising action?
It is the point of the story
where the characters
work to resolve the
conflict.
It describes how the main
character was changed
because of the plot
events.
It provides a brief
description of the
characters, setting, and
gives insight to the plot.
It describes the events
and conflicts that lead to
the climax of the story.

1 answer

The sentence that best describes a story’s rising action is:

"It describes the events and conflicts that lead to the climax of the story."

The rising action involves the development of the story's central conflict through a series of events and challenges that build tension leading up to the climax.