Plot, Conflict and Sequence Literary Analysis

Plot and Conflict Plot is the series of events in a narrative or story. Conflict is the struggle at the heart of the plot. An internal conflict is a struggle within a characters mind. An external conflict is a clash between a character and an outside force.

Plot Diagram Climax Falling Action Exposition Rising Action Resolution

Parts of Plot A. Exposition • the series of events in a narrative • introduces conflict >Characters and setting B. Rising Action • plot complications arise • suspense builds C. Climax • turning point of story • makes outcome of conflict clear

Parts of Plot D. Falling Action • suspense eases • tells outcome of the climax E. Resolution • story ending • ties up loose ends

Sequence and Time Chronological order is the series of events in the order that they happen, one after another.

Flashback Flashback is an account of an event that happened at an earlier point. What flashback does: interrupts the story tells what happened earlier shows how past events led to the present provides background

Flashback Strategies to recognize flashback: Look for clue words and phrases keep track of chronological order so I recognize the flashback.

Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is the use of hints to suggest what will happen later. What foreshadowing does: prepares reader for later events creates suspense makes you want to keep reading Strategies to recognize foreshadowing: Notice repeated ideas and descriptions. Notice characters acting strangely or unusually.