Writing+Stories

>  Stories, like other types of writing, have an introduction, a body (in several parts) and a conclusion. Let us look at the way this is done in a story. >  Introduction   - provides the setting of the story, introduces the main characters and sets the tone. >  Inciting Cause   - In all stories there is some kind of problem which the main character or //protagonist// must face. This problem is called the //central conflict//. It is introduced early in the story and gets the action moving. The inciting cause drives the story forward as the protagonist struggles to resolve the conflict. >  Rising Action   - This is a series of events that build up the plot and keep the reader’s attention. Along the way the protagonist faces many obstacles that get in the way of solving the main problem. >  Crisis or Climax   - This is the one event that changes the whole course of action in the story. It is a point where the protagonist must make a very important decision that will effect the outcome of the plot. >  Falling Action   - Once the decision is made, another series of events occur, and the plot begins to unwind. The mystery unravels, and important questions get answered leading to the...  >   Resolution   - Here the conflict is resolved. This also can usually be associated with one important event in the story. >  Conclusion   - This is the final outcome of the story.