Within a novel, a self-contained story with a beginning, middle, end, and clear conflict is called a character arc
narrative arc
character
plot point

narrative arc :)

Explanation:

a narrative arc is a literary term for the path a story follows. it provides a backbone for a clear beginning, middle, and end. when plotted on paper, it usually forms the shape of a hill or pyramid!

i go to the store and buy some cheese,suddenly there was akward silence.   out of no where comes a ninja, and he takes an apple, and chokes the cashier, until he passes out.   the disapeared in a puff of smoke.   the cashier went to the doctor, and everything was fine again.   they all lived happily ever after without anymore ninjas.

the end

go to buy cheese= exposition

akaward silence= rising action

ninja chokes the cashier= climax

cashier goes to the doctor= falling action

they live happily ever after= resolution

buenas noches would be your answer