<span>-The exposition is the part of the plot that shows the characters, setting, and background. -The rising action is the part of the plot that shows the conflicts. -The climax is the part of the plot that shows the turning point of the story and the event that determines the end of the story. -The falling action is the part of the plot that shows when all lose ends began to come together. -The conclusion is the part of the plot that shows the ending of the story. The types of endings are resolution (happy), tragedy (sad), and open-ended.</span>