1.1.2 - Rising Action
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Practice Questions
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Define rising action in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how a story builds up to its most exciting moment.
What happens to conflicts during rising action?
💡 Hint: Consider how characters' struggles increase in difficulty.
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What is the role of rising action in a play?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after characters are introduced.
True or False: Rising action only involves external conflicts.
💡 Hint: Think about different types of struggles characters can face.
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Create a detailed outline for a play's rising action, ensuring the conflict escalates effectively towards an engaging climax.
💡 Hint: Think about deliberate actions characters might take that would raise the stakes.
Analyze the impact of rising action in a dramatic film of your choice. How does it shape the narrative and character arcs?
💡 Hint: Look for moments that force characters to make pivotal choices.
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