Identifying the Elements of Plot

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Identifying the Elements of Plot

What is Plot? Plot is the sequence of events in a literary work. All fiction works follow the same plot sequence.

PLOT SEQUENCE EXPOSITION RISING ACTION CLIMAX FALLING ACTION RESOLUTION

PLOT DIAGRAM 3 4 2 5 1 In order to analyze literature, you should become familiar with the plot sequence and what ingredients go into each step.

1. EXPOSITION The introduction of characters, setting, and the basic situation.

2. RISING ACTION The conflict begins to get more complicated and interesting by adding complications that lead to the climax.

3. CLIMAX This is the highest point of action or interest. A moment of great emotional intensity or suspense in a plot.

4. FALLING ACTION This is the action that is a result of the climax.

5. RESOLUTION Ends the falling action by telling or implying the final outcome of the plot.

Plot Sequence 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution

Fiction stories always follow the predictable pattern of a plot. OVERVIEW Fiction stories always follow the predictable pattern of a plot. Exposition: characters, setting, conflict Rising Action: conflict continues to worsen Climax: character attacks conflict because of event/decision Falling Action: result of the climax Resolution: problem is resolved and story ends