There are five main elements in a plot. 1.Exposition or Introduction This is the beginning of the story, where characters and setting are established. The conflict or main problem is introduced as well. 2.Rising Action Rising action which occurs when a series of events build up to the conflict. The main characters are established by the time the rising action of a plot occurs, and at the same time, events begin to get complicated. It is during this part of a story that excitement, tension, or crisis is encountered. 3.Climax In the climax, or the main point of the plot, there is a turning point of the story. This is meant to be the moment of highest interest and emotion, leaving the reader wondering what is going to happen next. 4.Falling Action Falling action, or the winding up of the story, occurs when events and complications begin to resolve. The result of the actions of the main characters are put forward. 5.Resolution Resolution, or the conclusion, is the end of a story, which may occur with either a happy or a tragic ending.