"THE NECKLACE" What is the setting? What is the exposition? What happens during the rising action? What is the climax? What happens after the climax? How does the story end?

Setting: Paris, France, at the close of the 19th century.

Exposition: the characters and setting are introduced, as well as the central dramatic question. In the exposition of "The Necklace," the reader learns important information about the Loisels and the conflict is introduced

Rising action: Loisel is a hit, everyone loves her.

climax: Madame Loisel realizes that the necklace she borrowed from a friend is truly lost.

after the climax:  After days of searching, she and her husband decide to replace it with a one that looks identical.

Ending: Working ten long years to pay off the loans, Madame Loisel sees Madame Forestier and decides to share the truth about losing the necklace and replacing it.

Explanation:

appeal to ethos is your answer.