Match each plot stage to its definition.

Match Term Definition
Exposition A) The beginning of the story where background information is given about the setting, characters, and situation.
Rising action B) The end of the story where the conflict is resolved.
Climax C) The conflict of the story builds up as more information becomes available.
Falling action D) The turning point in the story where the conflict is directly addressed.
Resolution E) The characters experience the immediate consequences of the turning point in the story.

Exposition - A) The beginning of the story where background information is given about the setting, characters, and situation.

Rising action - C) The conflict of the story builds up as more information becomes available.
Climax - D) The turning point in the story where the conflict is directly addressed.
Falling action - E) The characters experience the immediate consequences of the turning point in the story.
Resolution - B) The end of the story where the conflict is resolved.