Question

elizabethan drama: <i>the tragedy of hamlet</i>
which statements describe the rising action of a tragedy’s plot? choose two correct answers.
a series of events develop the plot’s central conflict.
tension reaches its height in the plot, and a solution to a conflict becomes clear.
loose ends of the plot are “tied up” to provide closure.
background information is provided and the play’s setting is revealed.
suspense builds gradually as the plot progresses.

Explanation:

• For "A series of events develop the plot’s central conflict": Rising action in a tragedy (or any plot) involves events that build up the central conflict, moving the story toward the climax. This matches the definition of rising action.
• For "Suspense builds gradually as the plot progresses": Rising action is the part of the plot where tension and suspense increase as the conflict develops, leading to the climax.
• The other options: "Tension reaches its height..." is the climax. "Loose ends...tied up" is the resolution. "Background information..." is the exposition.

Answer:

1. A series of events develop the plot’s central conflict.
2. Suspense builds gradually as the plot progresses.