Question

What is the main purpose of the rising action in a short story?

Answer 1

The main purpose of the rising action in a short story is to build interest and suspense.

 

 

In the rising action, a series of events build toward the point of greatest interest. The rising action of a story is the series of events that begin immediately after the exposition (introduction) of the story and builds up to the climax.

 

 

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