Plot Pattern The sequence of events in a story Parts: Exposition Rising Action Climax Resolution.
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Plot PatternThe sequence of events in a storyParts:
ExpositionRising ActionClimaxResolution
ExpositionIntroduces some of the characters in
the storyEstablishes the setting (when &
where) of the story
Exposition(establish settingand characters)
Rising ActionA series of complications that lead to
the highest point of “action”Characters are more fully developed, or
not, based on their involvement in the complications
The main conflict unfolds ( ____ vs. ____ )
Exposition(establish settingand characters)
Rising A
ction
(Complic
ations)
ClimaxThe highest point of “action” in the
storyThe conflict is resolved: win/win,
win/lose, or lose/lose
Exposition(establish settingand characters)
Rising A
ction
(Complic
ations)
Climax(Conflict Solved)
ResolutionThe ending of the storySometimes answers questions &
wraps up loose ends, but can do just the opposite by further confusing the situation or presenting another complication
Exposition(establish settingand characters)
Rising A
ction
(Complic
ations)
Climax(Conflict Solved)
Resolution(Ending)
CharactersMain (only one)Minor (few or many)
• Full (developed with details)
• Flat (few details/info)
CAN BE EITHER…
Literary Devices
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues of what is to come later in the story
IronyA word or phrase that means the exact opposite
of its normal or expected meaningDramatic Irony – when the reader/audience
sees a character’s mistakes or misunderstandings, but the character does not
Verbal Irony – when the writer or character says one thing but unknowingly means another (not sarcasm)
Situational Irony – when there is a great difference between the purpose of a particular action and the result
Moral / Aphorism
Moral = the particular value or lesson the author is trying to get across to the reader
Aphorism = a short statement expressing a general truth or principleEx: “The rotten apple spoils his companions.” Benjamin Franklin
Figure of SpeechAn interesting or creative comparison used to
create a special effect or feeling
AntithesisUsing opposite ideas to emphasize a pointExample:
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
ExaggerationAn overstatement or stretching of the truth to
emphasize a pointExample:
“I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.”
UnderstatementUsing language that is more calm then the
situation calls for; to minimize a thing or situation; the opposite of exaggeration
Example:“I’m having a bad day.” (action genre)
SimileA comparison between two things using the
words like or asExample:
“Brian runs like a deer.”
MetaphorA comparison between two things in which
the two things are said to be the same thing; no use of the words like or as
Example:“Brian is a deer.”
PersonificationA nonhuman thing is given human
characteristics; the thing is like a person Example:
“The stubborn rock refused to budge.”
DialogueUse quotation marks to indicate that a
character is speaking.Use a comma to separate the narration and the
quote.The dialogue can be at the beginning, in the
middle, or at the end of the sentence.Example:1.“I have the answer,” remarked Jillian.2.Jillian remarked, “I have the answer.”3.“I have,” remarked Jillian, “the answer.”• Start a new paragraph every time a different
character speaks.