Question

question 5 of 16
which event in a story is most likely the rising action?
a. detective ramirez gathers clues to solve the case.
b. detective ramirez hears about a big bank heist.
c. detective ramirez, at long last, cracks the case.
d. detective ramirez rests, knowing she did her job.

Explanation:

In narrative structure, rising action consists of events that build tension and develop the conflict as the protagonist works toward resolving it. Option B is the inciting incident (introducing the conflict), Option C is the climax (resolving the central conflict), and Option D is the falling action/resolution. Gathering clues to solve the case builds suspense and progresses the conflict, fitting the rising action.

Answer:

A. Detective Ramirez gathers clues to solve the case