IDENTIFYING THE ELEMENTS OF PLOT Introduction to Short

PREPARE FOR NOTES 1. Fold the paper in half vertically (like a “hotdog”). 2.

PLOT (DEFINITION) • Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make

1. EXPOSITION • The exposition gives the reading the background information • This usually

2. RISING ACTION • This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s).

3. CLIMAX • This is the turning point of the story. • Usually the

4. FALLING ACTION • All loose ends of the plot are tied up. •

5. RESOLUTION • The story comes to a reasonable ending. • Usually the conflict

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action

OTHER IMPORTANT LITERARY TERMS Setting- the time and place in which the action of

IRONY • The Difference between what appears to be and what really is. •

THEM E • The theme of a book is a universal idea or message

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IDENTIFYING THE ELEMENTS OF PLOT Introduction to Short Story Unit

PREPARE FOR NOTES 1. Fold the paper in half vertically (like a “hotdog”). 2. Label the left column “NOTES ON ELEMENTS OF PLOT” 3. Label the right column “MY THOUGHTS, EXAMPLES, OR CONNECTIONS”

PLOT DIAGRAM 3 2 1 4 5

PLOT (DEFINITION) • Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

1. EXPOSITION • The exposition gives the reading the background information • 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).

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

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.

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

5. RESOLUTION • The story comes to a reasonable ending. • Usually the conflict is resolved.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story Middle of Story End of Story

OTHER IMPORTANT LITERARY TERMS Setting- the time and place in which the action of a literary work occurs. Conflict- There are 5 basic types of conflict: • Man vs. Man • Man vs. Nature (Supernatural) • Man vs. Self • Man vs. Society • Man vs. Fate (God) Irony- The Difference between what appears to be and what really is.

IRONY • The Difference between what appears to be and what really is. • Verbal • Dramatic • Situational

THEM E • The theme of a book is a universal idea or message that stretches through an entire story. • It is often a lesson that we learn about life or people. • Examples of common Themes: • • • Change versus tradition Coming of age Everlasting love Evils of racism Power and corruption