The Most Dangerous Game

When Rainsford surprises Zaroff in Zaroff's room, he congratulates Rainsford for winning the game. Rainsford responds by telling Zaroff to "get ready." Zaroff accepts the challenge and says"en garde," a French phrase used in fencing to begin a bout/fight. This final fight between Rainsford and Zaroff is which part of the plot diagram?

• Rising action

• Conflict

• Resolution/falling action

• Climax