Answer:In "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" by Manuel Arguilla, the rising action builds as the protagonist, Baldo, accompanies his brother Leon and Leon's new wife, Maria, from the city to their rural home. As they travel through the rough countryside in a cart drawn by Labang, the family’s bull, Maria is exposed to the simple and rugged rural life for the first time. The journey is tense because it’s uncertain if Maria, who grew up in the city, will be accepted by Leon’s family and if she can adapt to their rural lifestyle. Throughout the journey, Baldo observes Maria's reactions, gauging whether she can truly embrace this new life and fit into their family.This rising action creates suspense around whether Maria will be accepted and whether her love for Leon will withstand the challenges of rural life and family expectations.