Plot Structure Narrative hook EXPOSITION to expose explain

Plot Structure Narrative hook

EXPOSITION (“to expose / explain”) • Introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation. • An example we all know…Cinderella! We meet Cinderella, her father, her stepmother, and the stepsisters. The story takes place in a lovely kingdom far away, primarily in Cinderella’s family home. Do YOU remember the basic situation?

NARRATIVE HOOK • The point where the author captures the audience’s attention/interest in the story • Author “HOOKS” the reader!

RISING ACTION • Introduces and develops the central conflict. • • 1 - Cinderella wants to go to the ball, but her stepmother prevents her from going. • 2 - However, her fairy godmother appears and magically creates a gorgeous gown, a carriage, and servants. • 3 - Cinderella must return by midnight, though, or the beautiful items her fairy godmother has given her will be transformed back to their original state. (struggle/conflict)

CLIMAX (or Turning Point) • The highest point of interest or suspense. • • Cinderella dances with Prince Charming at the ball, and he falls in love with her. As the clock strikes midnight, Cinderella runs away and leaves only her glass slipper! •

FALLING ACTION • Leads to the resolution of the conflict. (These events happen as a result of the Climax!) • 1 - Prince Charming searches for Cinderella. • 2 - Many girls try to fit their feet into the glass slipper, but all fail. •

RESOLUTION / Denouement (How is it RESOLVED? ) • The end of the central conflict. • Cinderella finally fits the glass slipper onto her foot. Prince Charming and she get married and live happily ever after.

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Narrative hook