exposition
characters are introduced. setting revealed. mood or tone is established.
rising action
the main character tries to solve a problem and encounters several obstacles along the way, resulting in a conflict.
conflict
is what drives the plot. 4types-
climax
turning point.
falling action
events that follow the climax. results of the main character action or decision.
resolution
the conflict is resolved.
chronological order
order that they happened.
flashback
stops what is happening and looks at the past.
foreshadowing
clues about what is going to happen.