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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. Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story. 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 Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.

  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. Plot: Conflict Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.

  6. Character vs Character Character vs Nature Character vs Society Character vs Self Plot: Types of Conflict

  7. 2. Rising Action • This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

  8. 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.

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

  10. 5. Resolution • The story comes to a reasonable ending.

  11. 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

  12. Plot Components Summary Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

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