2. Exposition/Intro
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Set the scene: Who, what, when, & where
A series of relevant incidents that create
suspense, interest & tension
the most intense, exciting, or important
point of the story
the parts of a story after the climax &
before the very end
the action of solving a problem, dispute,
or contentious matter.
the struggle occurring within a
character's mind. Things the character
strives for, but can't quite reach
struggle between a character and an
outside force such as nature or another
character, which drives the dramatic
action of the plot
