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the part of a play or story in which tension builds up, leading to the climax. E.g. In Othello, the first part of the play, which leads up to Othelloâ??s murder of Desdemona, consists of the rising action.
the reason something happens (cause), and the result of it happening (effect),e.g. in the...
a brief outline or description of the topic to be discussed, usually suggesting the position of...
the tension between characters in a story, which moves and shapes the action.
a long speech by a single person.
in theatre: a word describing the setting of a play in theatre.