Which stage in a Plot shows an increase in the conflict before it reaches its Climax?

Rising Action - the development of the conflict and the characters' attempts to overcome it

Resolution - the removal of the conflict and the new status of the characters without it

Falling Action - the conflict begins to unravel and the action begins to slow down

The correct answer is Rising Action. The rising action stage is where the conflict in a plot intensifies, leading up to the climax. It is during this stage that the plot thickens, and new obstacles or challenges arise for the characters.