2. Plot Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.

3. 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

4. Plot: Conflict Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.

5. Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Man

6. Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Beast

7. Plot: Man vs. Man Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.

8. Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Nature

9. Plot: Character vs. Nature Conflict This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

10. Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Society

11. Plot: Character vs. Society Conflict This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc.

12. Plot: Types of Conflict Man vs. Self

13. Plot: Character vs. Self Conflict In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict.

14. Writing Prompt Now that you know the different types of conflicts, think of a book or movie you have seen or read. Highlight the following from your choice: –Man vs. Man Conflict –Man vs. Nature –Man vs. Society –Man vs. Self