Exposition
What is the exposition in a story?
Introduction of background information, setting the stage for the story, etc.
What happens during the rising action of a story?
The events that build tension and develop the conflict
What is the climax in a story?
The turning point or moment with the greatest tension
What is the falling action in a story?
What is the resolution in a story?
The conclusion where conflicts are resolved at the end of a story
What is the exposition in “The Paper Bag Princess”?
Princess Elizabeth lives in a beautiful castle and is about to marry Prince Ronald. They are very happy, and everything seems perfect.
What is the rising action in ”The Paper Bag Princess”?
A dragon attacks the castle, burns it down and kidnaps Prince Ronald. Elizabeth is left with nothing to wear. She decides to save Ronald and sets off on a journey to rescue him.
What happens in the climax of ”The Paper Bag Princess”?
Elizabeth finds the dragon and tricks him into using up all his strength by challenging him to a series of tasks, like flying and breathing fire. The dragon gets so tired that he falls asleep.
What happens in the falling action of ”The Paper Bag Princess”?
Elizabeth rescues Prince Ronald by sneaking past the dragon and freeing him. She’s ready to go home, but when she looks at Ronald, she sees he’s being rude about her paper bag outfit.
What is the resolution in “The Paper Bag Princess”?
Elizabeth realizes that Ronald is not worth saving if he’s going to be so mean and shallow. She decides she’s better off without him, and the story ends with her walking away, free and happy.