This document discusses the concepts of rising action and falling action in storytelling. Rising action refers to a series of related incidents that build toward the climax or point of greatest interest. It sets up the most important parts of the story and the ultimate resolution. Falling action occurs after the climax, as it resolves the central conflict and crisis for characters. An example of falling action provided is in the story of The Three Little Pigs, when the wolf goes down the chimney and burns himself, running away.