Question

which sentence most clearly describes the rising action in a story? a: a member of the jury rises.
ot guilty!\ she says. b: maxs lawyer tries her best to persuade the jury. c: max is reunited with his loving and grateful family. d: max is on trial for a crime he knows he didnt commit.

Explanation:

Rising action is the series of events that build tension and lead toward the story's climax. Option A is the verdict (resolution/climax), Option C is the resolution, Option D is the inciting incident. Option B shows the lawyer's efforts to build tension as the trial progresses, which is rising action.

Answer:

B. Max's lawyer tries her best to persuade the jury.