Matching Pairs Plot Elements ReviewOnline version Review of plot elements. by Dawn Rookey 1 Rising Action 2 Resolution 3 Falling Action 4 Exposition 5 Climax a literary device used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the audience or readers. 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. The part of the story when conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.