Matching Pairs Plot Elements ReviewOnline version Review of plot elements. by Dawn Rookey 1 Falling Action 2 Exposition 3 Resolution 4 Climax 5 Rising Action the point in a story at which the conflict or tension hits the highest point. a series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest and tension in a narrative. the part of the story that follows the climax and reveals what happens after the main problem of the story has been solved. a literary device used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the audience or readers. The part of the story when conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.