Story Structure Elements

Front

Exposition

Back

Beginning of the story. Introduction of characters and setting.

Front

Rising Action

Back

The problem develops here. Suspense builds.

Front

Climax

Back

The point in the story when the problem is at its worst.

Front

Falling Action

Back

Actions that come after the climax and lead to a resolution.

Front

Resolution

Back

The conclusion of the story. If the problem can be fixed, it happens here.