Question

the event in a tragedy that initiates the rising action is called the a) falling action b) exciting force c) climax

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Exciting force.

Explanation:

The exciting force establishes the main conflict that is going to take place throughout the story. This event increases the tension, developing it through the rising action, and ultimately erupting in the climax of the story.  

Preceded by the exposition, the exciting force is the catalyst that sets the story's conflict in motion.

Answer 2

The exciting force is an event which initiates the rising action and moves events towards the climax.