Which stage follows the climax and wraps up the conflicts?

• A. Rising action
• B. Falling action
• C. Initiating event
• D. Resolution

Answer: (B)

After the climax, a story moves into the falling action. This part shows the immediate consequences of what happened at the peak moment and begins to unwind the tension. It ties up loose ends and starts guiding the plot toward the ending, showing how characters are affected and what changes result from the climax. The falling action naturally leads into the resolution, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close. By contrast, the rising action builds toward the climax, and the initiating event starts the central conflict; the resolution comes after the falling action as the final wrap-up.