The purpose of the falling action is to lead the reader into the resolution. It allows for a less abrupt ending and for loose ends to be resolved. By not immediately resolved the story, it allows for some suspense to build for the reader who is anxiously awaiting the ending of the plot.
The falling action of the story is the section of the plot which is following the climax, and the story’s central conflict decreases and the story move forward to its conclusion.
I think the answer is 18 because together, they are 26 meters and one is 8 so u have to subtract the total with 8 which is 26-8. the answer to that would be 18. ANSWER: 18 meters