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Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram. Student Notes. Plot Diagram. 3. 4. 2. 1. 5. Plot (definition). Plot is the pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. 1. Exposition. Occurs at the beginning of a story. Characters are introduced. Setting of the story shown.
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Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram Student Notes
Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5
Plot (definition) • Plot is the pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.
1. Exposition • Occurs at the beginning of a story. • Characters are introduced. • Setting of the story shown. • Introduction to the main conflict (main problem).
2. Rising Action • Conflicts are developed • Interest or suspense builds
3. Climax • Turning point of the story. • Main character comes face to face with a conflict. • Main character/events will change in some major way.
4. Falling Action • Loose ends of the plot tied up. • Conflict(s) and climax are taken care of… protagonist either wins or loses
5. Resolution • Story comes to a reasonable ending.
Putting It All Together 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story ? End of Story