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Plot Structure

Plot Structure

Plot: A Definition � Plot: the structure and relationship of actions and events in

Plot: A Definition � Plot: the structure and relationship of actions and events in a text

Plot Diagram � Plot is usually illustrated with a triangle/mountain image.

Plot Diagram � Plot is usually illustrated with a triangle/mountain image.

Plot Points � The five plot points on a plot diagram occur in the

Plot Points � The five plot points on a plot diagram occur in the order that follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Denouement/Resolution

Exposition �The exposition introduces the characters, background, and setting. ◦ Protagonist: main character, often

Exposition �The exposition introduces the characters, background, and setting. ◦ Protagonist: main character, often (but not always) the hero of the story ◦ Antagonist: character against the protagonist, often (but not always) villain of the story ◦ Setting: the place and time that a story takes place

Conflict �Conflict: forces. ◦ Man vs. vs. struggle between opposing Man Nature Society Self

Conflict �Conflict: forces. ◦ Man vs. vs. struggle between opposing Man Nature Society Self

Rising Action �Rising action: events which lead to the climax of the story

Rising Action �Rising action: events which lead to the climax of the story

Climax � Climax: story the highest point of action in the

Climax � Climax: story the highest point of action in the

Falling Action �Falling action: events in the story that lead to the end of

Falling Action �Falling action: events in the story that lead to the end of the conflict.

Denouement/Resolution �Denouement/Resolution: the conflict the end of

Denouement/Resolution �Denouement/Resolution: the conflict the end of

Plot Diagram � Plot is usually illustrated with a triangle/mountain image.

Plot Diagram � Plot is usually illustrated with a triangle/mountain image.

Plot Diagram: Orpheus and Eurydice Climax n tio isi ng R Ac Antagonist: llin

Plot Diagram: Orpheus and Eurydice Climax n tio isi ng R Ac Antagonist: llin g Ac tio n Denouement Exposition Protagonist: Fa Setting(s): conflict:

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