Plot Diagram

Front

When is the problem/conflict first introduced to the reader?

Back

Exposition

Front

The series of events that build tension and lead up to the climax, often including obstacles and complications faced by the protagonist.

Back

Rising Action

Front

The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak and a major decision is made. 

Back

Climax

Front

What does the exposition introduce?

Back

Characters, setting, and problem/conflict

Front

Which part of the Plot Diagram usually has the most events?

Back

Rising Action

Front

Which part of the story is represented by this blue area? Options: exposition, rising action, climax, resolution

Back

exposition

Front

plot

Back

The sequence of events in a story

Front

Which part of the story is represented by this blue area? Options: climax, exposition, falling action, resolution

Back

resolution

Front

Which part of the story is represented by this blue area? Options: climax, rising action, falling action, resolution

Back

falling action

Front

Which part of the story is represented by this blue area? Options: exposition, rising action, falling action, resolution

Back

rising action