Exposition
What part of the story introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
Which part of the story builds tension and leads to the climax?
Rising Action
What is the “high point” of the story called?
Climax
What part of the story happens after the climax?
Falling Action
What part of the story wraps everything up?
Resolution
True or False — The exposition happens after the climax.
False
True or False — Rising action is usually longer than the climax.
True
True or False — The climax is usually the most exciting moment of the story.
True
True or False — The falling action builds suspense before the climax.
False
True or False — The resolution introduces new characters.
False
Give one example of something we usually learn during the exposition.
Characters, setting, time, or situation
Name something that often happens during the rising action.
Conflicts, obstacles, or challenges
Name the climax in The Three Little Pigs.
The wolf tries to climb down the chimney of the brick house and gets BURNED
Give an example of something that might happen during the falling action.
Conflict starts to resolve, tension decreases
What happens to the characters during the resolution?
Conflicts are resolved and a new normal is set
In The Three Little Pigs, what is introduced in the exposition?
The pigs, their goal to build houses
In Frozen, what event pushes the story forward into rising action?
Elsa reveals her powers at the coronation
What makes a climax different from rising action?
It’s the turning point — the outcome of the conflict is decided
In Frozen, what happens after Elsa’s powers are revealed as the climax?
Anna begins to thaw and Elsa realizes love can end the winter
In The Three Little Pigs, what happens in the resolution?
The pigs live safely in the brick house, they live happily ever after, they learned their lesson, etc.
Why is the exposition important to understanding a story?
It gives the audience context and background so they can follow the plot
Why does the rising action need conflict?
Conflict builds suspense and moves the plot toward the climax
Why is the climax often the turning point of the story?
It determines how the story will end — success or failure for the characters
Why is the falling action important?
It leads the story toward resolution and closure
Why do stories need a resolution?
It gives closure and helps the audience understand the outcome