Exposition
What is the exposition in a story?
The beginning of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict.
What is rising action in a story?
The part of the story where events build tension and lead to the climax.
What is the climax of a story?
The climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a story — when the main conflict reaches its highest point and the outcome begins to change.
What is the falling action in a story?
The part after the climax where the story starts to slow down and the conflict begins to be resolved
What is the resolution of a story?
The ending where the conflict is fully resolved and loose ends are tied up.
Why is the exposition important?
It gives readers the background information they need to understand the story.
What usually happens to the main character during the rising action?
They face challenges, conflicts, or obstacles.
Why is the climax important?
It shows the turning point and determines how the conflict will be resolved.
Why is falling action important?
It shows the consequences of the climax and prepares the reader for the ending.
Why is the resolution important?
It gives the story a sense of closure and completes the character’s journey.
What information about the main character is usually given in the exposition?
Their personality, goals, or problems.
Why is rising action important?
It develops the story and makes the climax more exciting.
What usually happens to the main character at the climax?
They face their biggest challenge or make a critical decision.
What usually happens to the main character during falling action?
They deal with the results of their choices or actions.
Can the resolution be happy, sad, or surprising?
Yes, it can have any ending depending on the story.
What part of the exposition might hint at the story’s main conflict?
The problem, challenge, or situation the character faces.
Can rising action include more than one problem?
Yes, there can be multiple challenges that the character must face.
How does the climax guide the rest of the story?
It leads to the falling action and resolution.
How does falling action help lead to the resolution?
It ties up loose ends and sets up the final outcome.
What usually happens to the main character in the resolution?
They achieve their goal, learn a lesson, or return to normal life.
Can the exposition happen anywhere in the story?
Usually at the beginning, but some stories include background details later.
How does rising action affect the reader?
It builds suspense and keeps the reader interested in what will happen next.
How does the climax of a story guide it?
The climax guides the story by showing how the main conflict will be solved and leading the characters toward the ending.
Can a story have more than one falling action event?
Yes, several smaller events may happen after the climax that guide the story to its ending.
How does the resolution reflect the theme of the story?
It shows the main message or lesson the story wants to convey.