What is the main purpose of the falling action in a short story?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.. . to provide background for each character . . . . . . . . . . . . B.. . to set up the story's conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . C.. . to present the resolution of the conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . D.. . to explain the story's theme .