It is where the story introduces the characters, establish the setting, and begin to introduce the primary conflict of

the narrator still exists outside the events of the story, but does not know the motivations or thoughts of all the characters.

challenges or problems in a story

a moment that sets your story into action. As it progresses, you’ll have multiple moments of conflict that escalate and create tension as the story moves toward the climax.

the time the conflicts start resolving itself

It is the end of the story; it may tie up loose ends or bring readers a happy ending.

the narrator knows every character’s thoughts, feelings, and motivations even if that character doesn’t reveal any of those things to the other characters.

refers to who is telling a story, or who is narrating it.

The chain of events that make up your story/

the peak of tension, plot, and character in a story

a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

a person or other being in a narrative

the time and geographic location within a narrative