Plot Elements

Front

Exposition of a story

Back

Introduction of characters and setting

Front

Part of story leading to climax

Back

Rising action

Front

Resolution of a story

Back

End where outcome is revealed and loose ends are tied up

Front

Events after the climax

Back

Falling action

Front

Turning point of a story

Back

Climax

Front

Resolution in a story

Back

End where characters' conflicts are resolved.

Front

Plot element introducing characters

Back

Exposition

Front

Actions after turning point

Back

Falling Action

Front

Rising Action

Back

Events that add to the conflict

Front

Struggle or problem in a story

Back

Conflict