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Elements of Plot. Plot Diagram. 3. 4. 2. 1. 5. PLOT. Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. . 1. EXPOSITION. This usually occurs at the beginning of a story. Includes CHARACTERS and SETTING Characters: the people in a story
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Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5
PLOT • Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.
1. EXPOSITION • This usually occurs at the beginning of a story. • Includes CHARACTERS and SETTING • Characters: the people in a story • Setting: the time, place, and atmosphere of a story
2. RISING ACTION • This part of the story builds interest or suspense. • Includes CONFLICT, the problems a character encounters.
3. CLIMAX • This is the turning point of the story, often the most exciting part. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict; he wins or loses, dies or lives, gets what he wants or doesn’t.
4. FALLING ACTION • Loose ends of the plot are tied up.
5. RESOLUTION • The story comes to a reasonable ending.