Question

1. what is the purpose of rising action in a plot?

to provide closure to the story
to resolve the main conflict
to introduce the setting and characters
to build tension through challenges and complications

Explanation:

Rising action in a plot consists of a series of events that occur after the exposition (introduction of setting and characters) and before the climax. It builds tension, creates challenges and complications for the characters, and drives the story forward towards the main conflict's resolution. Closure is provided by the denouement, the main - conflict is resolved at the climax, and the setting and characters are introduced in the exposition.

Answer:

To build tension through challenges and complications