rising action

ris·ing ac·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-zing ak-shuh n]
- /ˈraɪ zɪŋ ˈæk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-zing ak-shuh n]
- /ˈraɪ zɪŋ ˈæk ʃən/

Definitions of rising action words

noun rising action a related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest. 1
noun rising action fiction: dramatic series of events 1

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Parts of speech for Rising action

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rising action popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rising action usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for rising action

noun rising action

critical period — a period in a lifetime during which a specific stage of development usually occurs. If it fails to do so, it cannot readily occur afterwards

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