Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer: This is the resolution or falling action. This means they go back to normal and tension decreases and all the problems are solved.

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Answer 2

Either the Falling Action or Resolution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The falling action is the aftermath of the climax WHEN things are calming down and returning or things are slowing down

The resolution is (usually) when the story has a "happy ending" and the characters have resolved the climax and is "normal" again