Rising Action:
* Builds Tension: The rising action is the part of the story where the conflict intensifies, leading to the climax.
* Series of Events: It's a chain of events that unfold, each one adding to the tension and leading the protagonist closer to a major turning point.
* Obstacles and Challenges: The protagonist encounters obstacles and challenges that make their goal more difficult to achieve.
* Character Development: The rising action often reveals more about the protagonist's personality, strengths, and weaknesses.
Falling Action:
* After the Climax: The falling action occurs after the climax (the most intense point of the story).
* Resolution: It's the process of untangling the complications and moving toward the resolution of the story.
* Loose Ends: The falling action often ties up loose ends and helps the reader understand the consequences of the climax.
* Change and Transformation: The protagonist may experience some level of change or transformation during the falling action.
To figure out the rising and falling action of "Anything But Typical", you should:
1. Read the book: This is the most important step! Pay attention to the events that happen and how they affect the protagonist's journey.
2. Identify the climax: The climax is the turning point of the story. It's the event that changes everything for the protagonist.
3. Trace the events: Look at the events that happen *before* the climax (rising action) and the events that happen *after* the climax (falling action).
Once you've identified the climax, you can easily pinpoint the rising and falling action by looking at the story's structure.
Let me know if you have any other questions!