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