Rising Action

The rising action of the plot...

• is the series of events that help the reader understand the conflict.

• show how the problem is resolved.

• show a change in the main character.

• is the theme.

The problem faced by the main character is  developed during the ______________.

• falling action

• exposition

• climax

• rising action

The main events of the story take place during the __________.

• climax

• falling action

• rising action

• What are main events?

What is one event that DOES NOT add to the rising action?

• Helen does not want to wear a yellow skirt to school.

• Helen's parents meet with the principal and Mrs. Lobb to have a conference.

• Helen trips Mrs. Lobb with her barricade by accident.

• Helen puts toothpaste on Mrs. Lobb's chair.

What is rising action?

• the beginning of the story

• the conflicts in the middle of the story

• the climax

• the end of the book

What is one event that DOES NOT add to the rising action?

• Helen does not want to wear a yellow skirt to school.

• Helen's parents meet with the principal and Mrs. Lobb to have a conference.

• Helen trips Mrs. Lobb with her barricade by accident.

• Helen puts toothpaste on Mrs. Lobb's chair.

What is rising action?

• the beginning of the story

• the conflicts in the middle of the story

• the climax

• the end of the book

Which of the following best describes the purpose of rising action in a story?

• To introduce the main characters and setting

• To build tension and develop the story's conflict

• To resolve the story's main conflict

• To provide background information

In which part of the story does the rising action occur?

• At the very beginning

• After the climax

• Before the climax

• At the end

Which of the following is an example of rising action?

• The hero defeats the villain

• The hero discovers a hidden talent

• The hero faces a series of challenges

• The hero returns home