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Stages of a PLOT. PLOT. The sequence or order of events in a story. Stages of a Plot. 5 Stages of a Plot Exposition - The part of the plot that tells how the story begins. Usually introduces the characters and setting and point of view
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PLOT • The sequence or order of events in a story.
Stages of a Plot • 5 Stages of a Plot • Exposition - The part of the plot that tells how the story begins. Usually introduces the characters and setting and point of view • Rising Action - The action or conflict in the story leading up to the climax.
More PLOT • Climax - The point of crisis in the plot. It may be the most dramatic part or the reader’s point of highest interest. • Falling action - The action in the story after the climax is revealed. • Resolution - The part of the plot that reveals the final outcome or how the conflict was resolved.
Climax Falling Action Rising Action Resolution Exposition
PLOT DIAGRAM Climax Rising Action Conflict Falling Action Exposition Resolution
CONCLUSION Now we will use this knowledge to further analyze Little Red Riding Hood and complete a Plot Diagram of the Story. Little Red Riding Hood Song by Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs
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