Place the following stages of a basic plot in order by selecting the correct step from each blue box. (answers chose) climax, exposition, falling action, resolution, rising action first: second: third: fourth: fifth:

First: exposition

Second: rising action

Third: climax

Fourth: falling action

Fifth: resolution

Explanation:

This is the order that the stages of a basic plot follow. The exposition is the stage where we learn some background information about the characters and the story. The rising action is where the conflict begins to develop. The climax refers to the moment of highest tension. The falling action occurs when the conflict begins to be solved and the tension decreases again. Finally, the resolution is equivalent to the conclusion of the story.