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.

Read the excerpt from henry wadsworth longfellow’s translation of an excerpt from dante’s inferno and answer the question. but inasmuch as never from this depth did any one return, if i hear true, without the fear of infamy i answer . . “the love song of j. alfred prufrock” begins with an excerpt from dante’s inferno. which two statements express how this source material contributes to the mood of the poem? click here to read the poem. the inferno excerpt introduces a mood of horror that eliot elaborates throughout the poem. the inferno excerpt introduces a mood of enthusiasm that eliot argues against throughout the poem. the inferno excerpt introduces a mood of boldness that eliot continues throughout the poem. the inferno excerpt introduces a mood of shame that eliot explores throughout the poem. the inferno excerpt introduces a mood of enlightenment that eliot mocks throughout the poem. next question ask for

Boss: oh no! that’s the phone again! secretary: blank boss: . a. shall i take it? b. will you answer it? c. can you do me a favor? d. may i hang it up?

Which sentence best summarizes this excerpt from book 21 of the odyssey?