Which of the following choices BEST describes the purpose of the falling action in a story?

A It is the turning point of the story, where conflict is pushed either for or against the character.
B It builds suspense in the story as the main character overcomes obstacles.
C It describes the setting, characters, and context for the reader.
D It communicates to the reader the lessons the main character has learned in the story.

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.