Elements of a plot diagram

Elements of a plot diagram

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  Identifying the Elements ofA Plot Diagram Student Notes
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  Plot Diagram 2 1 3 4 5
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  Plot (definition) • Plotis the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.
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  1. Exposition • Thisusually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).
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  2. Rising Action •This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.
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  3. Climax • Thisis the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.
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  4. Falling Action •All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
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  5. Resolution • Thestory comes to a reasonable ending.
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  Putting It AllTogether 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story Middle of Story End of Story
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  Putting It AllTogether 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story Middle of Story End of Story