The event in a play that destroys the uneasy balance and sets off ...

[javeds]

The event in a play that destroys the uneasy balance and sets off the major conflict of forces is the
 
  a. exposition.
  b. climax.
  c. rising action.
  d. inciting incident.

Question 2

What is the explanation for the strange spelling of the English word playwright?
 
  a. During the Elizabethan period, all authors were known as wrights.
  b. A mistake made early in the history of printing became standard.
  c. Its origin is the German word for author.
  d. During the Middle Ages, wright meant a craftsperson.

[k2629]

Answer to Question 1

d. inciting incident.

Answer to Question 2

d. During the Middle Ages, wright meant a craftsperson.

[javeds]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Sarahjh]

Great answer, keep it coming