Although variations occur, plays usually follow a general pattern.
a. true
b. false

True. Plays usually follow a general pattern although some variations occur.

Parts of a play are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement.

Exposition is the part where the characters are introduced or presented. 

Rising action is the part where a series of actions give rise to the conflict in the play.

Climax is the turning point of the play. 

Falling action is the part where the consequences of the climax is presented.

Denouement is the resolution of the play.