Plot Elements: Exposition to Resolution

Plot Elements: Exposition to Resolution

9th Grade · ELA · 10 min· 9.t.t.1.a: Describe How Narrative Techniques (including Archetypes, Multiple Perspectives, Plot Structure, And Symbolism) Interact, Using Textual Evidence.

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Learning Objective

I can identify the exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution in a plot.

  • 1

    The five elements of a story are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

  • 2

    The exposition introduces the characters and setting, while the conflict introduces the main problem.

  • 3

    The climax is the most exciting part of the story, and the resolution is where the loose ends are tied up.