Question

Most stories use a narrative arc to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole.

Drag each story component to put them in the correct order. At the top, put the component that is usually first in a story. At the bottom, put the component that is usually last.

falling action
exposition
resolution
climax
rising action

Answer 1

1. Exposition
2. Rising action
3. Climax
4. Falling action
5. Resolution

(Briefly: exposition sets scene/characters; rising action builds conflict; climax is turning point; falling action shows consequences; resolution ties up loose ends.)