1. Introduction - The status quo is established; an inciting incident occurs.
2. Rise, or rising action - The protagonist actively pursues their goal. The stakes heighten.
3. Climax - A point of no return, from which the protagonist can no longer go back to the status quo.
4. Return, or fall - In the aftermath of the climax, tension builds, and the story heads inevitably towards...
5. Catastrophe - The protagonist is brought to their lowest point. Their greatest fears have come true.