Identifying the Elements

of A Plot Diagram

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Plot Diagram

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Plot definitionPlot is the organized

pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.

ORA story’s plot is what

happens in the story and the order it happens in.

Go on to the plot elements!!!!

Go on to the plot elements!!!!

1. ExpositionThis 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).

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2. Rising ActionThis part of the story begins to develop

the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

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3. ClimaxThis 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.

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4. Falling Action

All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

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5. Resolution The story comes to an end.

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Putting It All Together1. Exposition

2. Rising Action

3. Climax

4. Falling Action

5. Resolution

Beginning of Story

Middle of Story

End of Story

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Remember: The

elements can be

repeated and

sometimes out of order.

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Quick quiz1. What is the definition of

plot?a. What doesn’t happen in

the storyb. What happens in a

story.c. What happens in the

story and the order it happens in.

d. None of the above

3. What is the 3rd plot elementa. Rising Actionb. Resolutionc. Climaxd. Falling Action

2. How many plot elements are there?a. 2b. 3c. 4d. None of the above

4. During which element does the story come to an end?a. Rising Actionb. Resolutionc. Expositiond. Falling Action

5. True or false? The plot elements can repeat throughout a story.

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1.What is plot? 2.What happens during the resolution of a story?3.What is the definition of setting?

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1. What is plot? 2. What happens during the

resolution of a story?3. Name the plot elements in

order starting with the beginning, of course.