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Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram. Student Notes. Plot Diagram. 3. 4. 2. 1. 5. Plot (definition). Plot is 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. 1. Exposition.

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Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

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  1. Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram Student Notes

  2. Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5

  3. Plot (definition) • Plot is 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.

  4. 1. Exposition • This usually 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).

  5. 2. Rising Action • This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

  6. 3. Climax • This is 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.

  7. 4. Falling Action • All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

  8. 5. Resolution • The story comes to a reasonable ending.

  9. Putting It All Together 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story Middle of Story End of Story

  10. Direct Characterization • The author literarily tells about the character. “He was a tall, serious man, quick to anger and slow to love.” “Jane worked as a dentist in a small office at the end of her street.” “The baby was sweet and easy to care for.”

  11. Indirect Characterization • The author drops hints about the character. You can understand the character by watching their actions, thoughts, speech or how they interact with other characters.

  12. Examples of Indirect Characterization • “Give me that!” the boy cried, “Get your dirty hands off my stuff!” • She took off her warm gloves and handed them to the shivering child.

  13. Last words • “Am I dying, or is this my birthday?” • Lady Nancy Astor • “I just wish I had time for one more bowl of chili.” • Kit Carson, American frontiersman • “You be good. See you tomorrow. I love you.” • Alex, African Grey Parrot

  14. Last Words • “What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.” • Crowfoot, Native American leader

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