Parts of a Story Simile

By: Mrs. Nabors

The parts of a story are like…

two people getting married!

Exposition…

The couple meets. They share background information. They fall in love. They discover they have a problem. They never want to leave each other. They are only happy when they are together.

Rising Action….

He proposes. She says yes. They

plan a wedding. All of the plans,

parties, and events that lead up to the

wedding are the rising action. Even the bride walking down the aisle is part of the rising

action.

Climax…The big kiss

that lets everyone know they

are man and wife. The

turning point in their

relationship. No more

dating. It is serious now!

Falling Action…The

reception, the dancing,

the bride throwing her flowers, and the couple

driving off in a limo are the falling

action.

Resolution…The couple

comes home from the

honeymoon and live

happily ever after! Their problem is

solved. They never have to

be apart again!