| A | B |
|---|
| exposition | the beginning of the story when the setting and characters are introduced |
| rising action | events in the story where the problem and tension are increasing |
| climax | the turning point in the story when the problem is dealt with |
| falling action | tension in the story is decreasing; the story is wrapping up |
| resolution | the end of the story |
| The beginning of the Three Little Pigs when the pigs and the wolf are introduced. | exposition example |
| The wolf goes to the 2nd pig's house. | rising action example |
| The wolf climbs down the chimney and lands in the stew pot. | climax example |
| The pigs celebrate that the wolf is defeated. | falling action example |
| The pigs live happily ever after. | resolution example |
