STORYLINES (PLOTS)Lorena Thea R. AquinoBSMT, F, Humanities 13July 13, 2015Jaime CabreraCentro Escolar University, Philippines

I learn about literary plots, electronic research,

and citing references by completing this activity.

“The greatness of a man is not in

how much wealth he

acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those

around him positively”

See: Common Genres of Fiction hereSee: Homework Guide here

PLOT or STORYLINE

Plot is a literary term used to describe the events that make up a story or the main part of a story. These events relate to each other in a pattern or a sequence.

http://literarydevices.net/plot/ Plot is the sequence or series of events which

makes up the story of a novel, movies and ect. There once was a girl named Loreen. Loreen was a

student in CEU and today their class will be having an oral examination. Loreen has studied very well for the oral examination but she was very nervous that she might have a mental block while she is reciting in front of their classmates. As the bell rang which signals that it was already lunch time, Loreen together with her blockmates, went straight to the cafeteria.

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PLOT or STORYLINE

All of them were already eating except for Loreen, who was just sitting on the chair with her arms flattened on the table and her head rested on her flattened arms. Loreen was already in panic because of nervousness. Her friends noticed it and immediately comforted her. Her friends asked what was wrong and Loreen told them everything. As her friends knew what the reason of Loreen being all gloomy was, they have decided to give Loreen tips on how to overcome the feeling of nervousness. The bell rang again which signals that the next class should resume. Loreen seated on her seat, smiling, feeling all confident because of the friends’ tips and suggestions. As the teacher called her name to present, she stood up in front of the class and was able to deliver her oral exam well and because of that, Loreen got a perfect score. Loreen went to her seat, smiling widely and mouthed her friends the word thank you.

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ILLUSTRATION1b

MY OWN PLOT

Aquino, T. (2015). Loreen and the Oral Examination. Unpublished Manuscript. Centro Escolar Univesity, Manila.

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RISING ACTION

It is where the main problem or conflict is dealt with by some kind of action. In this part of the story, the main character is in crisis. This is the place for tension and excitement. The complication can arise through a character's conflict with society, nature, fate, or a number of themes.

https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory Rising action is the part where we can see the

conflict of the story or the character. Loreen has studied very well for the oral examination

but she was very nervous that she might have a mental block while she is reciting in front of their classmates.

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TURNING POINT

The turning point is the story event, either plot or character related, that mark where the story “turns” in a new direction. The new direction is usually caused by a choice or dilemma faced by the characters . 

http://jamigold.com/2014/02/what-makes-a-story-event-a-turning-point/

Turning point is where the changes occur before the character or story reaches the climax or the highest point of the story.

As the bell rang which signals that it was already lunch time, Loreen together with her blockmates, went straight to the cafeteria.

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The climax is the high point of the story. It is the main event or danger that the character faces. This is the darkest moment, the worst challenge the character must oppose. At this point it looks as if the character will fail, and will never get what he/she wants. The turning point may be either physical or emotional. In a romance, the girl may turn the hopeful lover down, in an action story, the character may be surrounded by enemies with no chance of escape. 

https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory The climax is the most exciting and interesting part of

the story. The highest point of suspense. All of them were already eating except for Loreen, who

was just sitting on the chair with her arms flattened on the table and her head rested on her flattened arms. Loreen was already in panic because of nervousness.

3 CLIMAX

FALLING ACTION

Following the climax, the story begins to slowly wind down. Falling action, one of the two final story elements, shows the result of the actions or decisions the character has made. This eventually leads to the final part of the novel, the crisis resolution.

https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory The falling action is the part in the story where the

characters have found their way to resolve the crisis.

Her friends noticed it and immediately comforted her. Her friends asked what was wrong and Loreen told them everything. As her friends knew what the reason of Loreen being all gloomy was, they have decided to give Loreen tips on how to overcome the feeling of nervousness.

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RESOLUTION The resolution, also often called denouement, which

is French for "to untie" or "unraveling", is the conclusion of the story. Here, the conflicts are resolved, all loose ends are tied up, and the story concludes with either a happy or sad ending.

https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory The resolution is the part when the conflict has been

resolved and where the readers/audience know the ending of the story.

Loreen seated on her seat, smiling, feeling all confident because of the friends’ tips and suggestions. As the teacher called her name to present, she stood up in front of the class and was able to deliver her oral exam well and because of that, Loreen got a perfect score. Loreen went to her seat, smiling widely and mouthed her friends the word thank you.

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PLOT ELEMENTS: Brain PracticeLorena Thea R. AquinoBSMT, F, Humanities 13July 14, 2015Jaime CabreraCentro Escolar University, Philippines

I personalize my learning about the parts of literary

plot by completing this three-part activity.

Related Stuff

New concepts learned This topic is not a new to me since I’ve

been taught how to plot since grade school but while I was doing this assignment, my memory was refreshed on how to plot and what are its parts. Even though I have been through this topic for years, there would still be times when I forget about it. A good example would be the Turning Point. I almost forgot that there is another part aside from the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.

NEW INPUTS1

This reminds me of… This reminds me of my high school days when I was a

part of a famous dance troop in our school. There were times when I don’t attend trainings and rather hangout with friends. After some times, our troop leaders announced names of members that were terminated from the group and my name was mentioned which means I was already terminated. After that I was really devastated and really sad. At that very moment I wished I attended training rather than hanging out. But yeah sure, life must go on and I tried to join another dance troop in my school and fortunately got accepted. And that time I was always active and participating in the trainings. In this story there is a connection because that event in my life had a plot in its story. It had the Exposition, Rising Action, Turning Point, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.

CONNECTIONS2

Usefulness in real situations I can use the things I’ve learned everytime

I problems or challenges occur in my life. This topic of plotting events makes me realize that every problem we experience has its falling action and a resolution. It made me realize that our life is indeed a story that God has already written, that everything that happens to us regardless if it’s a good or a bad experience. The quote “Everything happens for a reason.” is really something we need to keep in mind.

APPLICATIONS3

Note: Tests may include ideas from this source and this source.

Works Cited Literary Devices Editors. (2013). Plot. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from 

http://literarydevices.net/plot/ Mathaytes. (2011). Bible Study Tips: Use Plot Diagrams. Retrieved July 14, 2015,

from http://mathaytes.blogspot.com/2011/08/bible-study-tips-use-plot-diagrams.html

Literary Devices Editors. (2013). Citation. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from http://literarydevices.net/citation/

Image. Plot-diagram.jpg. (n.d.). Web. Retrieved July 14, 2015 from http://www.fordiagrams.info/plot-diagram-poster/

Engrade. (n.d.). Plotting a Short Story. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory

Quizlet. (2007). The Plot has Five Elements in a Story. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from https://quizlet.com/96068/the-plot-has-five-elements-in-a-story-flash-cards/

Cabrera, J. Slideshare. (2015). Storyline and & Plot Elements. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from http://www.slideshare.net/JaimeCabrera3/storyline- and-plot-elements

Study.com. (n.d.). What is Plot? – Examples, Definition & Quiz. Retrieved July 14, 2015 from http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-plot-examples-

definition-quiz.html Jami Gold. (2014). What Makes a Story Event a “Turning Point”?. Retrieved July 14,

2015, from http://jamigold.com/2014/02/what-makes-a-story-event-a-turning-point/

Aquino, T. (2015). Loreen and the Oral Examination. Unpublished Manuscript. Centro Escolar Univesity, Manila. (story for example plot)

REFERENCING4

SEVEN POINTS1. Delete the instructions. When you submit

your work, only your answers should be seen.

2. Keep it short: this one slide only3. Short definition: Use direct quotes inside

quotation marks.4. Source: Use APA format5. Hyperlink: Embed like this

Available online 12-12-2015.

6. In my own words: Paraphrase succinctly7. Example: From your own experience

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