Plot Structure

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

• plot

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

The story begins to wrap up and
    move towards a resolution.

• exposition

• resolution

• rising action

• falling action

The planned pattern or order of
    events that happens in a story,
    connecting everything that
    happens.

• plot

• climax

• rising action

• resolution

The end of the story where the
    main problem is solved and loose
    ends are tied up.

• plot

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

This usually occurs at the
    beginning of the story where the
    characters, setting, and problem
    are introduced.

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Events leading up to the climax
   that intensify the conflict or
   problem faced by the main
   characters.

• rising action

• falling action

• plot

• climax

The climax is where the story begins to wrap up.

• true

• false

The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and problem at the beginning of the story.

• true

• false

Falling action occurs before the climax.

• true

• false

The resolution solves the main problem and ties up loose ends.

• true

• false