5 Parts of Plot
Types of Conflict
Antagonist vs Protagonist
Little Pigs Name that Plot Element
100

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

100


Character Vs Self

100

Who is the protagonist?

Simba

100

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

200

This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs

Rising Action

200


Character vs Character

200

Who is the antagonist?

Darth Vader

200

There are 3 little pigs that live in a forest.  There is also a big bad wolf.

Exposition

300

This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict.

Climax

300


Character vs Society

300

Who is the antagonist?

Joker

300

The wolf climbs down the brick house chimney!

Climax

400

All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

Falling Action

400


Character vs Nature

400

Who is the protagonist?

Ariel

400

The wolf runs into the woods and is never seen again.  The pigs live happily ever after.

Resolution

500

The story comes to a reasonable ending.

Resolution

500


Character vs Technology

500

Who is the antagonist?

 The wolf

500

The wolf falls into a pot of boiling soup.

Falling action