Plot structure, Conflict, and theme

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Plot structure, Conflict, and theme

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

Plot structure: Exposition Sets the scene Author introduces the setting and characters Provides description and background information Example

Plot structure: Rising action Series of conflicts and crises in the story that lead to the turning point Example

Plot structure: climax Also called the “turning point” Event that the rising action and central conflict leads up to Place where plot turns or “changes direction” toward a resolution Example

Plot structure: falling action Events that happen as a result of the climax as the conflict grows closer to being resolved Example

Plot structure: resolution Main conflict is solved or resolved Example

conflict Without conflict, there is no plot! Usually introduced during the rising action Faced head-on during the climax Begins to work itself out during the falling action Is resolved during the resolution

conflict Internal Character vs Him- or Herself External Struggle takes place in character’s own mind Usually something to do with choice or overcoming emotions or mixed feelings External Character vs Character Protagonist vs antagonist Character vs Nature Usually character is struggling to survive Character vs Society Group of characters fighting against society Character fights against social traditions or rules

Other types of conflict Character vs Supernatural Gods, ghosts, monsters, spirits, aliens, etc. Character vs Fate Fight for choice; fight against destiny Character vs Technology Computers, machines, etc.

theme The theme is the universal message about truth or life that is communicated by a literary work Life lesson Meaning Moral Message about life or human nature Theme is NOT just one word like “love,” or “happiness” Theme is expressed in at least one sentence: Money can’t buy happiness It is better to die free than live under tyranny

How do we find the theme? Sometimes explicit (directly stated) Most often in fiction, the theme is implicit (hinted at or suggested) Themes can be inferred through: Metaphors Similes Personification Imagery Tone of voice Symbols

Tips for identifying the theme Look closely at the title for clues Look for ideas that are repeated more than once Look for lessons that the character(s) learns Think about what happens in the story and how it can apply to real life