1. Plot
Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

2. Plot Diagram 4 5 3 6 2 1

3. Exposition This usually occurs at the beginning of a story.
It’s the part that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

4. Initiating Event The event introduces the central conflict.
It is the first turning point for the protagonist.
It sets the story in motion.

5. Rising Action
This is the bulk of the story and the biggest section of the plot structure.
It includes all of the events that build suspense and lead to the climax.

6. Climax This part is the highest point of interest in the story.
It is the most exciting because the conflict is resolved here.

7. Falling Action All loose ends of the plot are tied up.
The remaining conflicts are resolved.

8. Resolution
This part consists of the final events that end a work of fiction.

9. Putting It All Together
1. Exposition
2. Initiating Event
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution
Beginning of Story
Middle of Story
End of Story

10. Plot Proportions
The Whole Story
Rising Action

11. Think about it
Draw and label a plot diagram. 4 5 3 6 2 1