Parts of a Short Story

When would the reader learn about the protagonist and what a "boring day" is for that character?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

When would the reader find out the theme or lesson of the story?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

This is when the tension is at its worst, and the protagonist must make a decision to end the conflict.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

In this part of the plot, the main character deals with the effects of the climax.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

In this part of the plot, there is a series of events leading to the climax in which complications occur in order to build suspense and interest.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

In this part of the plot, the main character meets their goal that they set in the initiating event. It's also the turning point in the central conflict.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

In this part of the plot, the story comes to an end, the main conflict is resolved, and details about the future are sometimes given.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

In this part of the plot, the beginning of the story is introduced, which includes background information, the setting, and characters.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

In a short story, which part introduces the characters and setting?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

Which part of a short story involves the main character facing the greatest challenge?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action