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What is Plot?
Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.
Plot Summary Flow Chart
INTRODUCTION:Also called the exposition, thereader is introduced to thecharacters, setting, and backgroundinformation.
INTRODUCTION/EXPOSITION:Also called the exposition, thereader is introduced to thecharacters, setting, and backgroundinformation.
RISING ACTION:
As the story
progresses,
complications and
problems arise
for the main
character. These
difficulties create
suspense.
Climax: This is the highest point of interest or drama in the story. The suspense is at its peak, but the outcome is still unclear.
INTRODUCTION/EXPOSITION:Also called the exposition, thereader is introduced to thecharacters, setting, and backgroundinformation.
RISING ACTION:
As the story progresses,
complications and problems arise
for the main character. These
difficulties create suspense.
CLIMAX: This is the highest point of interest ordrama in the story. The suspense is at itspeak, but the outcome is still unclear.
RISING ACTION:
As the story progresses,
complications and problems arise
for the main character. These
difficulties create suspense.
INTRODUCTION/EXPOSITION:Also called the exposition, thereader is introduced to thecharacters, setting, and backgroundinformation.
FALLING ACTION/DENOUEMENT:
The tension has been
relieved. The conflict is
resolved andcharacters’ lives return
to normal. Note that the
terms Falling Action and
Denouement are often
combined. In this case,
all events after the
Climax fall under
Denouement.
CLIMAX: This is the highest point of interest ordrama in the story. The suspense is at itspeak, but the outcome is still unclear.
RISING ACTION:
As the story progresses,
complications and problems arise
for the main character. These
difficulties create suspense.
INTRODUCTION/EXPOSITION:Also called the exposition, thereader is introduced to thecharacters, setting, and backgroundinformation.
FALLING ACTION/DENOUEMENT:
The tension has been
relieved. The conflict is
resolved andcharacters’ lives return
to normal. Note that the
terms Falling Action and
Denouement are often
combined. In this case,
all events after the
Climax fall under
Denouement.
RESOLUTION:Also called the denouement, it is the final resolution of the main complication. The termdenouement applies only to storieswith happy endings. Tragic endings are termed catastrophe.
Plot
Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.
Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts
Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax
Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action
Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax
Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads
Plot Components
Conflict:Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.
Types of Conflict:
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
Character vs Self
Known as Internal Conflict
Character vs Character
Character vs. Character Conflict
This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.
“The new one is the most beautiful of all; he is so young and pretty.” And the old swans bowed their heads before him.
Then he felt quite ashamed, and hid his head under his wing; for he did not know what to do, he was so happy, and yet not at all proud. He had been persecuted and despised for his ugliness, and now he heard them say he was the most beautiful of all the birds.
The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson
Character vs. Nature Conflict
This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist
usually the main villain or main obstacle to the protagonist, or hero of the story.
It´s a Truffula Seed.It´s the last one of all!
You´re in charge of the last of the Truffula Seeds.And Truffula Trees are what everyone needs.
Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with care.Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air.
Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack.Then the Lorax
and all of his friendsmay come back.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Character vs. Society ConflictThis type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc.
“I’m tired of living in a hole,” said Jenny.“Let’s fight for freedom!” cried Bouncer. “We’ll be soldiers! Rough-riding Rowdies! I’ll be the general and commander-in-chief!”
The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg
Character vs. Self Conflictknown as Internal Conflict
In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some
kind of inner conflict.
Thanks for your attention!
This concludes my presentation on Plot and its parts!!!