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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.

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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 (Introduction) • 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). • Setting • Major (Main) Characters • Problem (Conflict) • Minor Characters

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

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

  8. 5. Resolution (Conclusion) • 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. Fill-In-The-Blanks When writing a summary of a story one should always remember to include the story elements. One should always begin with the ________________ or ________________. Next one should start describing the plot starting with the ________________. While writing about the rising action don’t forget to mention the crisis, ________________, or ________________in the story. When you reached the height of all the action it is known as the ________________. As the action begins to wind down it’s called the ________________ or ________________. At the end of the story make sure to explain the ________________ or ________________. Other elements that should also be included in a summary are where the story takes place also known as the ________________. Don’t forget to mention the many different characters especially who are the ________________ (main) characters and ________________ (lesser) characters. Introduction Exposition Rising Action Problem Conflict Climax Falling Action Denouement Conclusion Resolution Setting Major Minor

  11. Fill-In-The Plot Diagram Climax Learn More About our Conflict/Problem Falling Action Denouement Rising Action Minor Characters Conflict/Problem Setting, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution, Introduction, Conclusion, Exposition, Major Characters, Minor Characters, Denouement, Conflict, & Problem. Conclusion Major Characters Resolution Setting Introduction Exposition

  12. The End

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