1. The question asks what happens after the climax in a story that prepares it for resolution. 2. In narrative structure, the climax is the turning point or the most intense moment. 3. After the climax, the story moves into the "falling action" phase. 4. Falling action includes events that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution. 5. It helps to wrap up loose ends and shows the consequences of the climax. 6. The other options are exposition (beginning), rising action (build-up), and resolution (ending). 7. Therefore, the correct answer is **falling action**.