Parts of Plot

plot

Sequence of events in a story

Exposition

beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced

rising action

the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.

climax

the turning point of the story

falling action

the parts of a story after the climax and before the very end

Resolution

End of the story where conflict is fixed and loose ends are tied up

Theme

overall message of a story

Conflict

A struggle between opposing forces

internal conflict

A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character

external conflict

a problem or struggle between a character and someone or something outside of the character

Protagonist

Main character in a story

Antagonist

A character or force in conflict with the main character