QUICK "The gods, moreover, made queer signs appear:

cowhides began to crawl, and beef, both raw

and roasted, lowed like kine upon the spits."

Which literary device is present in the lines above?

Rising Action

Explanation:

This event from "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London (1876–1916) leads the reader to climax. It is buildup to the climax of the story. Since it is NOT the most heroic exploit, so it cannot be regarded as story's climax.

The components of a plot in proper order are;

Exposition - It means introduction of main characters, setting, events, and other element of the work to the readers. Exposition usually ends when conflicts start to appear.

Rising Action - is introduction to the main conflicts of the plot/story creating suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative. Rising action is build-up to the climax of the narrative.

Climax - it is the turning point of a narrative work. It is the point of highest tension and drama. It is at this stage that action where solutions to the tensions appear.

Falling action is the resolution of all minor and major conflicts of the story resolve.

Resolution or denouement is the last part of the narrative/story before which all conflicts/tension have been resolved.