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The exposition is the moment in history where the scenarios, the characters and even the theme of the text are presented. The function of the exposition is to promote an introduction, where the reader will know the basic points of the plot. The rising action presents a series of events that create a progressive tension in the plot that is transmitted to the reader. The climax is the moment of greatest tension in the plot and consists of the moment when the main character will face his or her worst challenge. Falling action occurs when the main challenge has been overcome by the character and at that moment, the tension begins to fall and the story is moving towards the end. The end of the story is called resolution and it is the moment when everything is completed and finalized.
The purpose of personification in the above excerpt is to give human characteristic to death which is considered to be a non human. Writers usually use personification in their write ups in order to bring an inanimate objects to life so that their actions and natures will be better understood.