We discuss plotline as having 5 major characteristics (or parts):

* Exposition: The necessary info that introduces the setting, characters, etc.
* Rising Action: The action that develops and leads to the climax, including conflict
* Climax: The moment when the reader's interest and emotional intensity is at its highest points – usually occurs toward the end of the story
* Falling Action: The info that follows the climax, leading to the resolution
* Resolution (Denouement): The end of the story, wrapping it up with any loose ends, and possible lessons learned