Characters are introduced in this element of plot mountain.

The setting is introduced in this element of plot mountain.

This is where the action in the story gets started

This is the issue or problem that your characters have to solve or work through.

The peak of the action; this is the most intense, dramatic, and/or emotional part of the story.

These are events that are leading up to the climax.

This is the end of the story.

The climax is over and smaller events are happening.

This is where the characters have solved their problem, obstacle, or conflict.

You need all the elements of plot mountain to write a good story.

You can write a good, strong story WITHOUT a conflict

This is where you give the reader any important background information.

This is the element of plot mountain found between the climax and the resolution.

This is the element of plot mountain found between the Rising Action and the Falling Action.