To arrange the story components in the correct order for a narrative arc, the sequence is typically as follows:
- Exposition (Introduction of characters, setting, and basic situation)
- Rising Action (Series of events that create suspense and develop the conflict)
- Climax (The turning point and moment of greatest tension)
- Falling Action (Events following the climax leading towards resolution)
- Resolution (Conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved)
So the correct order from top to bottom would be:
- Exposition
- Rising Action
- Climax
- Falling Action
- Resolution