Plot Map
Climax
This is what everything has been
building to. It is the highest point
of action and the turning point of
the story.
Falling action
Loose ends are tied up, and
we learn any
details that weren’t explained before.
Rising action
The hero starts to fight against
whatever has gone wrong.
Exposition
This is where the protagonist and
setting are usually introduced.
Inciting incident
Something happens! This
is the incident which starts
the action of the book.
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Resolution
We arrive at the new ‘normal’
for the characters.
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Plot Map
Climax
Falling action
Rising action
Inciting incident
Resolution
Exposition
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