Plot+Development

Plot A series of events that tells the conflict of the story and how it is resolved. The stages of plot development are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Exposition Beginning of the story. Introduces the characters and setting to the reader.

Rising Action The main action of the story begins to occur. This is when the conflict of the story begins to show itself.

Climax The main point of action in the story. This is the OMG moment in a story.

Falling Action What happens as a direct effect of the climax. This is when conflict resolution begins.

Resolution The conclusion of the story. It delays the altered life of the protagonist and other characters.