Rising Action Climax Rising Action Resolution Resolution

Rising Action

 Kelsey describes just how bad the situation really is in her mind.

Climax

 Kelsey dials the phone.  She takes action.  She faces her fear of talking to her parents.

Rising Action

“…a big pill to swallow” shows how difficult this is for Kelsey.

Resolution

All of the tension that she’d been holding was released as tears streamed down her cheeks. 

Resolution

Mr. Moore was correct.  The problem has been resolved.  You should also note that the story has come full circle.  It started with a question about a phone call and ended with the phone call.  That was not an accident.  And it also ended with a “happily ever after”.  Your writing should always end with a “happily ever after”.  Otherwise, you’re simply morbid.

Lesson: Your story should come full circle.

Lesson: Happily ever after...always.