Answer:
a series of events that lead to the climax
Explanation:
The rising action in a story is the series of events that lead to the climax. The rising action builds suspense and intensity and builds up to the climax. The introduction of main characters and the setting are found in the exposition. The series of events that unfold after the climax is the falling action. The culmination of conflict in the story is the resolution.
The dinner was being prepared by the maid
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