Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action,
and Resolution or Denouement
Introduction
 The writer introduces characters, setting,
and problem or conflict.
Characters
Individuals
around whom
the story
revolves.
Setting
The time, place,
and circumstance
in which the story
occurs.
Rising Action – a series of events that
develop the problem or conflict
Climax
Resolution
Introduction
Rising Action
• An initial event gets the action
rolling
•Events develop the conflict and
suspense builds
Conflict – a struggle between
opposing forces.
Internal
• Character vs.
him/herself
•
Character(s)
vs.
Interpersonal
character(s)
External
• Character vs.
nature/society
Internal
conflict
is an emotional
struggle inside a
character.
Interpersonal Conflict
A struggle with
another
character.
External Conflict
A struggle against the
environment, nature or
society.
Climax -It is the most suspenseful
moment or the height of the action.
Climax
Resolution
Introduction
Climax – at this point, the characters will
succeed or fail in resolving the conflict.
Will he score the winning basket
in the last game of the season?
Will she die or save herself?
Falling Action – the action falls rapidly
after the highest point of tension.
Climax
Resolution
Introduction
Falling Action
They win the
game and
everyone
cheers! The
story is almost
over.
Resolution – follows the falling action.
It ends the story.
Climax
Resolution
Introduction
Resolution
After the game is
won, the high
scorer wins the
Most Valuable
Player trophy. All
loose ends are tied
up.