Exposition A) The reader is introduced to the characters, including the protagonist, and the setting
Rising Action B) The turning point when the protagonist makes a choice or takes action to solve the conflict
Climax C) The conflict is introduced and increases, suspense builds, and the reader begins to feel a certain mood as the story progresses
Falling action D) The protagonist experiences the consequences of the turning point; the conflict is being resolved, and it leads towards the conclusion of the story
Resolution E) The story comes to a close; the conflict is resolved, and the life lesson the protagonist learns becomes clear