Language Arts Notes
Plot (definition) Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.
Exposition- This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story and early in a novel. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).
2. Rising Action -This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s).
A building of interest or suspense occurs.
3. Climax -This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.
4. Falling Action- All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
5. Resolution -The story comes to a reasonable ending.
Plot (definition) Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.
Exposition- This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story and early in a novel. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).
2. Rising Action -This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s).
A building of interest or suspense occurs.
3. Climax -This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.
4. Falling Action- All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
5. Resolution -The story comes to a reasonable ending.
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