Plot Structure

EXPOSITION Characters, setting, and basic situation revealed

RISING ACTION Main part of the story Moves the plot along Conflict introduced

CLIMAX Most exciting or intense part of the story A turning point / decision made

FALLING ACTION Lead to the resolution Conflicts start to be resolved

RESOLUTION Conflicts are resolved The end of the story

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Plot Mountain Notes Exposition * the first part of the plot * characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed Rising Action * main part of the story * moves the plot along * where complications arise Climax * the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist * the OMG! * usually a turning point

Plot Mountain Notes Falling Action * events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution * conflicts begin moving towards resolution Resolution * the end of the story * loose ends of the plot are tied up * remaining questions are answered * conflicts are resolved