What is the difference between rising action and falling action?

a. rising action describes the events that ultimately shape the main plot of the story; falling action describes in detail the main event of the story.

b. rising action introduces the characters and setting of the story; falling action details different events and circumstances that lead to the climax of the story.

c. rising action deals with the events that lead to the main event of the story; falling action deals with the effects of the main events on the characters and the story.

d. rising action describes the main event of the story that leads to a resolution; falling action describes the tying up of loose ends as a result of the main event.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.