Elements of Plot

The beginning of the story where the setting and the characters are introduced.

• exposition

• rising action

• resolution

• climax

The part of the story that develops the problem through a series of conflicts or events that build up interest or suspense.

• falling action

• rising action

• resolution

• climax

The turning point of the story or the highest point of action where the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

• falling action

• climax

• resolution

• exposition

The events after the climax where the loose ends get tied up and that lead to the resolution.

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• exposition

The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.

• rising action

• resolution

• climax

• exposition

climax

• The part of plot when the characters and setting are introduced.

• The turning point of the story when the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

• The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.

• The events in plot when the loose ends get tied up and the story begins to resolve.

exposition

• The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.

• The turning point of the story when the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

• The part of plot when the characters and setting are introduced.

• The events in plot when the loose ends get tied up and the story begins to resolve.

rising action

• The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.

• The turning point of the story when the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

• The part of plot that develops the problem through a series of conflicts or events that builds interest and/or suspense.

• The events in plot when the loose ends get tied up and the story begins to resolve.

falling action

• The turning point of the story when the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

• The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.

• The part of plot that develops the problem through a series of conflicts or events that builds interest and/or suspense.

• The events in plot when the loose ends get tied up and the story begins to resolve.

resolution

• The turning point of the story when the problem or conflict reaches its peak.

• The events in plot when the loose ends get tied up and the story begins to resolve.

• The part of plot when the characters and setting are introduced.

• The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict.