<span>The main purpose of the rising action in a
short story is <span>to
build interest and suspense.</span></span>
<span>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.</span>
The correct answer between all
the choices given is the second choice or letter B. I am hoping that this
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