The document discusses the key elements of plot structure in stories, including rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It provides definitions and examples for each element. The author learned about plotting a narrative and how to apply the different stages of a plot in creating their own story sample. They will be able to use this knowledge in their Communication Skills class.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
Mendoza, Kricel Carolino
BSMT2C, Humanities 13
July 15, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Philippines
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
Think
positive
and work
hard
See: Common Genres of Fiction here
See: Homework Guide here

2. PLOT or STORYLINE
 Plot is a literary term that refers to how narrative
points are arranged to make a story
understandable to the reader or observer.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-plot-
examples-definition-quiz.html
 Plot refers to the order of events in a story
 A polices patroller saw a thief in a store stealing
money, he goes to the store and tried to stop
catch the thief but the thief escaped. But the
police didn’t stop and made all his best to run in
order for him to catch the thief and then he
succeeded. The store owner thanked the police
and gave him a reward.
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3. ILLUSTRATION
Picture of a plot diagram from the internet. It
should fit and fill this space. Select one that is
simple, clear, and with portrait orientation.
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=plot+diagram&biw=1280&bih=666&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved
=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI0N2lx4DdxgIVAmg-Ch1tLg7t&dpr=1#imgrc=G3q9ETEM8iFkRM%3A
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4. MY OWN PLOT
He then put all his strength in able
to catch the thief, but when he
catch him the thief is not that weak.
They fought with each other.
While patrolling he
saw a thief stealing money
in a bank. So he runs fast going
to the bank to catch The police tried all his best for
the thief, him to handcuff the thief
but he was not able to catch him.
Because of his bravery
A police is and strength finally the thief
patrolling in was catch and was sent to
the street. jail. The bank owner thanked
him and gave him a reward.
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5. RISING ACTION
 The rising action of a plot is the series of events
that build up and create tension and suspense.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/writingabo
okreport/a/risingaction.htm
 Rising action is where the conflict starts.
 My example: While patrolling, the police saw a
thief stealing money in the bank and then he
goes to the bank to catch the thief but he was
not able to catch him.
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6. TURNING POINT
 A point at which a decisive change takes place
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning
+point
 In my own words: Point where changes takes
place.
 My example: Jangmi and Chadol are a happy
couple, they then found out that they will going
to have their first child, but because of poverty
and hardness in living by their own, their
relationship come to an end after Jangmi gave
birth to the child. He leaves Chadol and
Chorong( their child).
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7. CLIMAX
 The climax is the moment of greatest emotional
tension.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/climax-in-
literature-definition-examples.html
 Climax is the most interesting part of the story.
 The police then put all his strength in able to
catch the thief, but when he catches him the
thief is not that weak. They fought with each
other.
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8. FALLING ACTION
 The falling action occurs right after the climax. It
is what happens after the main problem of the
story has been solved.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/falling-
action-of-a-story-definition-examples-quiz.html
 It is when the problem nearly comes to an end.
 My example: The police tried all his best for him
to handcuff the thief.
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9. RESOLUTION
 The ending of the story, the conclusion where
everything is resolved
 Source & hyperlink:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid
=20090120175046AA00P6K
 It is the ending of the story.
 My example: the thief was sent to jail and the
bank owner thank the him.
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10. PLOT ELEMENTS:
Brain Practice
Complete Name
Course, Section, Subject
Date Completed
Teacher’s Name
University, Country
I personalize my learning
about the parts of literary
plot by completing this
three-part activity.
Related Stuff

11. New concepts learned
 I have learned tat every story has its own
sequence. Every story has an end so it
means that every problem comes to an
end.
NEW INPUTS
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12. This reminds me of…
 A story wherein someone stole in our
store and my older sister saw it. They
resolved the situation by talking to the
thief.
CONNECTIONS
2

13. Usefulness in real situations
 It will be a big help in creating my own
story sample. I can use this later on in my
Communication Skills subject.
APPLICATIONS
3
Note: Tests may include ideas from this source and this source.

14. Works Cited
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-plot-examples-
definition-quiz.html
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=plot+diagram&biw
=1280&bih=666&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=
0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI0N2lx4DdxgIVAmg-
Ch1tLg7t&dpr=1#imgrc=G3q9ETEM8iFkRM%3A
 http://homeworktips.about.com/od/writingabookreport/a/
risingaction.htm
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning+point
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/climax-in-literature-
definition-examples.html
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/falling-action-of-a-story-
definition-examples-quiz.html
 https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200901201
75046AA00P6K
REFERENCING
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15. SEVEN POINTS
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7. Example: From your own experience
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