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Exposition

The beginning of the story. The exposition introduces the setting, major characters, and the main conflict.

Rising Action

The major events in the story that happen before the climax.

Climax

This is the turning point in the story. The most suspenseful/exciting part. When things begin to change.

Falling Action

All the events that happen after the climax but before the resolution.

Resolution

The ending. The conflict is resolved.