exposition
The climax of the plot is typically considered to be the most exciting element. It is the point of highest tension, where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome becomes clear.
The theme or central message of the story should usually remain consistent. This provides a cohesive thread that ties the plot and characters together, offering readers a clear understanding of the story's purpose.
The rising action typically precedes other plot elements in Freytag's Pyramid. This is where the conflict and tension in the story start to build up, leading towards the climax.
The discovery of only two tickets introduces the plot element of conflict or tension, as it potentially creates a dilemma about who will be able to attend the event with Gabe. It could also foreshadow complications or challenges that Gabe may face in trying to use the tickets.
Exposition
Falling Action
Plot comes first
The element that typically comes after the falling action in a basic plot structure is the resolution or denouement. This is where the final outcome or conclusion of the story is revealed, and loose ends are tied up.
Falling Action
Falling Action
The Introduction
The element that comes just before the denouement in Freytag's Pyramid is the falling action. This part of the story follows the climax and shows the consequences of the climax and begins to wind down the tension in the plot.
There are technically two first parts of a plot line. It starts with an introduction, but the rising action is usually directly behind it.
You read the story first, and just tell what part of the story fits each element of the plot. You have to know what the parts mean, too, so you can tell which is which.
Denouement
Conflict
It means the whole plot comes together smoothly with an ending.