Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

Student Notes

Plot Diagram

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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 Together1. Exposition

2. Rising Action

3. Climax

4. Falling Action

5. Resolution

Beginning of Story

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End of Story