You are reading a short story and you reach a point in the story where the characters return to their "normal" lives and the tension in the story decreases. which plot element does this part of the story represent? a. exposition b. climax c. rising action d. conclusion

D. Conclusion.

Explanation: In a narrative, the exposition is the insertion of background information, for example, information about the setting, characters, context, etc. Then we have the rising action which is a series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative, it leads to the climax. The climax is the point of highest tension and drama. And finally, the conclusion is the last part of the narrative, where the tension decreases, and the conflicts are already solved. So the correct answer is option D.

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yes the first one is correct .