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Falling Action

Description:

The falling action is a term used in storytelling that refers to the sequence of events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution of the story. It is the stage where the action starts to slow down, conflicts begin to get resolved, and loose ends are tied up.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun: The falling action of the novel provided closure to the character's journey.

2. Noun: In the play, the falling action depicted the aftermath of the tragic event.

3. Noun: The movie's falling action revealed the true identity of the mysterious criminal.

4. Adjective: The story's falling action scenes were beautifully portrayed by the actors.

5. Adjective: The filmmaker chose a slow-paced falling action to create a suspenseful ending.

6. Verb: The author skillfully guided the story towards falling action after building up the tension.

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