Plot - the sequence of events, cause/effect, conflict, relationships, or the storyline. Many stories follow a pattern called plot.

Exposition Exposition is the introduction of characters and setting. It hooks the audience into the reading.

SHREK is grumpy, smelly and ugly ogre, living peacefully in a swamp.

Rising Action Rising action is when the conflict develops, suspense builds, and we learn more about the characters and conflict(s).

Conflict #1: Shrek’s swamp is invaded by fairy tale creatures. (Stop at 2:00)

Rising Action Conflict #2: Shrek agrees to rescue Fiona in order to get his swamp back.

Rising Action Conflict #3: After Shrek rescues Fiona, they do not get along at first but they grow to like one another.

Rising Action Conflict #4: Fiona secretly turns into an ogre at night.

Rising Action Conflict #5: Fiona must marry Farquaad even though she doesn’t like him.

Climax or Turning Point - character faces conflict, main character’s attitude changes.

Shrek breaks up the wedding, kisses Fiona and Dragon eats Farquaad.

Falling Action - the loose ends are tied up, conflict(s) are being solved, and the action starts to end.

Falling Action Shrek and Fiona get married. Fiona remains an ogre.

Resolution - usually a reasonable ending and conflict is resolved, or taken care of.

Resolution Shrek and Fiona live happily ever after.

What part of the story took the longest time? A. Exposition B. Rising Action C. Climax/Turning Point D. Falling Action E. Resolution