Beginning, Middle, or End?
Every story has three parts: a beginning, a middle, and an end. The beginning introduces who and where. The middle is what happens — usually a problem or adventure. The end is how it finishes — the problem gets solved.
Worked examples
In a story, which part introduces the characters and setting?
The beginning is where the story starts — it tells you who is in the story and where it happens.
Answer: the beginning
In a story, which part shows how the problem is fixed and the story finishes?
The end is the last part — it wraps everything up and shows how the story finishes.
Answer: the end
Tips
- •Three parts to look for: Beginning → Middle → End.
- •The middle is where things get exciting — that's usually the longest part.
- •The end ties everything up — happy ending or sad ending, but a clear finish.
- •When you retell a story, use all three parts so it makes sense.
Key words
beginningmiddleendintroductionproblemsolution