Plot The series of events that make up a story

Plot Line A diagram that outlines the events of a story

Plot Line

Plot Line Exposition

Exposition introduces the characters introduces the setting introduces the conflict

Plot Line Inciting Incident Exposition

Inciting Incident The thing that happens that causes the conflict or the rise of the story

Plot Line Rising Action Inciting Incident Exposition

Rising Action The part of the story where the conflict builds

Plot Line Climax Rising Action Inciting Incident Exposition

Climax the point of highest tension in a story the turning point

Plot Line Climax Inciting Incident Rising Action Exposition Falling Action Inciting Incident Exposition

Falling Action the pieces begin to come together all the action that follows the climax

Plot Line Climax Rising Action Resolution Inciting Incident Exposition Falling Action Resolution Inciting Incident Exposition

Resolution the conclusion the tying together of all the pieces