Stages of Plot

Front

First stage of plot

Back

Exposition

Front

Second stage of plot

Back

Rising Action

Front

Third stage of plot

Back

Climax

Front

Fourth stage of plot

Back

Falling Action

Front

Final stage of plot

Back

Resolution

Front

Exposition

Back

Introduction of characters, setting, and basic situation

Front

Rising Action

Back

Series of events building tension

Front

Climax

Back

Turning point or most intense moment

Front

Falling Action

Back

Events leading to resolution

Front

Resolution

Back

Conclusion, conflict resolved