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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. The main purpose of the rising action in a short story is to give background information about the characters. describe the highest action, or turning point, of the story. build interest and suspense. answer the reader's questions. @Writing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

build interest and suspense

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