Plot Structure

Plot 1

100

The roadmap of a story.  Helps readers understand the journey the 

Plot

200

Tool used to organize the events of a story.  Helps in understanding the structure of a narrative and how the story unfolds.

Plot diagram

300

Turning point of the story, where the main character faces the most intense conflict.

Climax

Plot 2

100

After the climax, the tension decreases, and the conflict begins to resolve.  

Falling Action

200

Introduction of the story. It sets up the setting, introduces the characters, and establishes the conflict.

Exposition

Plot 3

100

The events in this part help lead to the story's resolution.

Falling Action

200

This part builds the tension and develops the conflict.

Rising Action

300

Where the leader learns important background.

Exposition

Plot 4

100

This is the conclusion of the story, where the conflict is fully resolved.

Resolution

200

The events lead up to the climax, and the story begins to get more complicated.

Rising Action

Plot 5

100

The moment of greatest tension and is often the most exciting or dramatic part of the story.

Climax.

200

The story wraps up and any loose ends are tied up.

Resolution