Elements of Plot

exposition rising action climax falling action resolution Definitions Match the labels to the definitions for parts of a plot. exposition introduces the characters, setting and a hint of the problem rising action the suspense builds and the problem gets worse climax the turning point of the story-the direction of the story changes falling action loose ends start to wrap up; events that happen after the climax resolution the outcome; events resolve for the characters In the story The Three Pigs, the rising action is when the wolf blows the second pigs house down the pigs each build a house made of different materials the wolf falls down the chimney of the third pigs house In the story of The Lion King, what part of the plot is Simba making a decision to return to his home and fight Scar? rising action resolution exposition climax