Final answer:
In 'I Stand Here Ironing,' the exposition sets the scene and introduces the characters, the rising action brings conflicts and tension, the climax is the central event of the story, the falling action winds down, and the resolution ties up loose ends.
Step-by-step explanation:
Exposition: Here, you're setting the scene, introducing characters, and preparing the reader for the journey.
Rising action: In this part, things start to happen. You (or your characters) encounter conflict, set out on a journey, meet people, etc.
Climax: This is the peak of the action, the main showdown, the central event of the story where the conflict comes to a head.
Falling action: Now things start to wind down. You (or your characters) come away from the climactic experience changed - at the very least, you are wiser for having had that experience.
Resolution: The resolution is the part of the story where loose ends are tied up, and the conflicts are resolved. It provides closure to the story and leaves the reader with a sense of resolution.