The beginning where the characters, setting, and background are introduced.
Exposition
In Finding Nemo, the movie starts by showing Marlin and Nemo’s home in the reef. What part of the plot is this?
Exposition
In The Three Little Pigs, the story begins by introducing three pigs who leave home. What part of the plot is this?
Exposition
The events and problems that build up and make the story more exciting.
Rising Action
In Frozen, Elsa runs away and Anna goes on a journey to find her. What part of the plot is this?
Rising Action
In Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds the giant’s castle. What part of the plot is this?
Rising Action
The turning point or the most exciting part.
Climax
In The Lion King, Simba fights Scar on Pride Rock. What part of the plot is this?
Cilmax
In Cinderella, the glass slipper fits her foot in front of everyone. What part of the plot is this?
Climax
In The Three Billy Goats Gruff, the biggest goat knocks the troll off the bridge. What part of the plot is this?
Climax
Events after the climax where problems start to settle down.
Falling Action
In Moana, after she returns the heart of Te Fiti, the ocean calms and the island begins to heal. What part of the plot is this?
Falling Action
In Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the bears find Goldilocks asleep in their bed, and she runs away. What part of the plot is this?
Falling Action
The end of the story where the problem is solved.
Resolution
In Shrek, Shrek and Fiona get married and live happily ever after. What part of the plot is this?
Resolution
In The Ugly Duckling, the duckling grows into a beautiful swan and is happy. What part of the plot is this?
Resolution
