Plot Elements

The exposition introduces the reader to the characters and setting.

The rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

The falling action includes events that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution.

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.