• Middle Crisis - The story starts in the thick of the action — our protagonist may be hitting rock bottom.
• Rising Action - While the beginning of the story introduces us to the conflict at hand, the Rising Action reveals — often through [dialogue] and flashback — the bigger picture and what led the story to this point. Multiple crises will occur here, building toward the climax.
• Climax - As with typical climaxes, the tension breaks, and there is a turning point in the narrative.
• Falling Action - More exposition often takes place during the Falling Action, further contextualizing the story. We learn more about how the conflict came to be, and the character is given a chance to reflect on the climax.
• Denouement - Loose ends are tied, and lingering questions are resolved.