This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).
Exposition
Character Vs Self
Who is the protagonist?
Simba
The big bad wolf goes through the forest. First he huffs and puffs and blows the straw house down. Next he blows the stick house down.
Rising Action
This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs
Rising Action
Character vs Character
Who is the antagonist?
Darth Vader
There are 3 little pigs that live in a forest. There is also a big bad wolf.
Exposition
This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict.
Climax
Character vs Society
Who is the antagonist?
Joker
The wolf climbs down the brick house chimney!
Climax
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
Falling Action
Character vs Nature
Who is the protagonist?
Ariel
The wolf runs into the woods and is never seen again. The pigs live happily ever after.
Resolution
The story comes to a reasonable ending.
Resolution
Character vs Technology
Who is the antagonist?
The wolf
The wolf falls into a pot of boiling soup.
Falling action