exposition
This element tells you where and when the story takes place.
What is setting.
These problems or struggles begin to appear and drive the story forward.
what are conflicts
This is the moment when the main character faces their biggest challenge.
what is the turning point
These events show what happens immediately after the big turning point.
what are consequences?
This shows how the main problem of the story is finally settled.
what is the solution?
These individuals are introduced so the reader knows who the story is about.
what are the characters.
These challenges make it harder for the protagonist to reach their goal.
what are obstacles
This decision made by the protagonist often determines the outcome of the story.
what is critical decision?
This process begins as problems start to get solved after the climax.
what is resolving conflict?
This reveals what happens to the characters after the conflict is over.
what is the outcome?
This background information explains events that happened before the story begins.
what is back story
This type of conflict occurs when a character struggles against another character.
what is character vs. character
This confrontation usually occurs between the protagonist and antagonist at the peak of the story.
what is the final conflict?
This decrease in suspense happens as the story moves toward its ending.
what is decreasing tension?
This final message or lesson can often be understood at the end of the story.
what is the theme?
This narrative perspective (like first person or third person) is often established early.
what is point of view
This storytelling technique builds suspense and keeps readers engaged as events unfold.
what is tension
This emotional high point often creates the strongest reaction from the audience.
what is the peak tension?
These remaining problems begin to be addressed after the main conflict is over.
what are loose ends?
This sense of completeness is given to the reader at the story’s end.
what is closure?
This early hint suggests what conflict may develop later in the story.
what is foreshadowing
These smaller storylines develop alongside the main plot during this stage.
what are subplots
This irreversible moment changes the direction of the story for good.
what is the point of no return?
This stage often reveals how the characters have changed as a result of the climax.
what is character development?
This glimpse into the future shows what life is like after the story ends.
what is an epilogue?