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| In the ] of a work of fiction, '''rising action''' is what occurs leading up to the ]. The rising action's purpose is usually to build suspense all the way up the climatic finish. The rising action should not be confused with the '''middle of the story''', but is the action right before the climax. | In the ] of a work of fiction, '''rising action''' is what occurs leading up to the ]. The rising action's purpose is usually to build suspense all the way up the climatic finish. The rising action should not be confused with the '''middle of the story''', but is the action right before the climax. | ||
| For example: In Harry must go through a set of tasks to reach where the sorcerer's stone is hidden where he will have the final battle. These are the actions leading directly up to the climax where Harry must face the thief who is trying to get the stone. |
For example: In Harry must go through a set of tasks to reach where the sorcerer's stone is hidden where he will have the final battle. These are the actions leading directly up to the climax where Harry must face the thief who is trying to get the stone. | ||
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In the narrative of a work of fiction, rising action is what occurs leading up to the climax. The rising action's purpose is usually to build suspense all the way up the climatic finish. The rising action should not be confused with the middle of the story, but is the action right before the climax. For example: In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry must go through a set of tasks to reach where the sorcerer's stone is hidden where he will have the final battle. These are the actions leading directly up to the climax where Harry must face the thief who is trying to get the stone.
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