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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. Create Your Own Plot Diagram! STEP 1 – Read “The Transformations of Cindy R.” on page 10 of your textbook. STEP 2 – Create your own plot diagram on the sheet provided.

  11. Three Little Pigs

  12. Summarizing a Plot: Most plots can be summarized by using a strategy called somebody wanted but so. Somebody is the main character(s). Wanted is what that character(s) want. But means the complications that develop that make it harder for the character(s) to get what he/ she wants. So is how it all works out in the end. Example: Lysander and Hermia want to get married but are forbidden by her father so they are forced to run away into a forest where their love gets all mixed up, but things work out in the end and they are finally allowed to marry each other.

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