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Plot Review

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Plot (definition)

• Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. – Every plot is made up of a

series of incidents that are related to one another.

– Without a plot, stories are dull, disconnected, and sometimes confusing!

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Plot DiagramTake notes in your writer’s notebook.

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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).

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2. Rising Action

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

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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.

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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 a reasonable ending.

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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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- Turn to a new page and draw this diagram.- Label the parts of plot. - Choose one of the memoir excerpts and briefly summarize the story’s exposition, rising action, etc.

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