Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Plot structure refers to the organization and sequence of events in a story. It includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Related terms
Development: Development refers to how characters change or grow throughout a story.
Significant Events: Significant events are important moments in a story that impact its overall plot or characters.