The document discusses the key elements of a plot structure including: rising action, turning point, climax, falling action, and resolution. It provides definitions and examples for each element. The document is intended to teach the reader about literary plots through defining each component, citing sources, and relating it to a personal example story provided.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
BALAOING FREDALYN B
BSMT, 2C, Human13,
July 15 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Philippines
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
There is
always a
rainbow
after a
storm
See: Common Genres of Fiction here
See: Homework Guide here

2. PLOT or STORYLINE
 Short definition: Plot is a narrative term
defined as the events that make up a story,
particularly: as they relate to one another in
a pattern or in a sequence
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrative)
 In my own words: Plot is a literary term used
to describe the events that make up a story
or the main part of a story
 My example: There are two girls who are best
friends, one of them have a boyfriend. One
day the girl found that her boyfriend is having
an affair, and the girl found that the other
woman of his boyfriend is her best friend.
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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.
Place your source http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-plot-
diagram-definition-examples-quiz.htmlhere. Use APA referencing
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4. MY OWN PLOT
Create and insert here a drawing of a plot
diagram based on your example.
Source:
https://conqueringanthropophobia.wordpress.com/2014/08/30/5-
reasons-why-love-triangles-are-ruining-ya-novelsteen-dramas/, using
APA format citation.
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5. RISING ACTION
 Short definition: Rising action is what happens in
a story leading up to the most exciting part of a
story
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/rising-action
 In my own words: The events of a dramatic or
narrative plot preceding the climax.
 My example: when the original girlfriend find out
that her best friend is the other woman of her
boyfriend.
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6. TURNING POINT
 Short definition: turning point is a point in time
when something happens that causes a shift or
an irrevocable change in direction.
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/turning-point
 In my own words: a point at which something
changes direction
 My example: when the friendship of the two
become nothing because of one boy.
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7. CLIMAX
 Short definition: the final, culminating element or
event in a series; highest point, as of interest or
excitement
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/climax
 In my own words: climax is the most intense or
highest point of the movie.
 My example: when the original girlfriend
confront her best friend is she was the other
woman of his boyfriend.
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8. FALLING ACTION
 Short definition: Falling action is defined as the
parts of a story after the climax and before the
very end.
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/falling-action
 In my own words: The events of a dramatic or
narrative plot following the climax.
 My example: when the girlfriend of the boy is
thinking if she will forgive her best friend and her
best friend or not.
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9. RESOLUTION
 Short definition: The definition of a resolution is a
plan for something to be done.
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/resolution
 In my own words: an answer or solution to
something.
 My example: both of the girls have to forget and
let go the boy or their friendship.
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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
 What new stuff did you learn when you did
this assignment?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most meaningful stuff first
 To listen to your speaker and to understand
the instruction carefully.
NEW INPUTS
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12. This reminds me of…
 Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life.
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most unforgettable events first
 For not listening in your teacher or in your
speaker, because if you wont listen you
wont understand what the speaker is
saying.
CONNECTIONS
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13. Usefulness in real situations
 How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most emotional situations first
 All people do mistakes and it help us to
become a better person because you
wont learn if you wont do mistakes.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests may include ideas from this source and this source.

14. Works Cited
 List all sources used in this slideshow.
 Use the APA format.
 10 references per slide
 Duplicate this slide for long lists of
reference.
 This is part is counted as one quiz (not one
quiz per slide).
REFERENCING
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15. SEVEN POINTS
1. Delete the instructions. When you submit
your work, only your answers should be seen.
2. Keep it short: this one slide only
3. Short definition: Use direct quotes inside
quotation marks.
4. Source: Use APA format
5. Hyperlink: Embed like this
Available online 12-12-2015.
6. In my own words: Paraphrase succinctly
7. Example: From your own experience
GUIDELINES

16.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrati
ve)
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-
is-a-plot-diagram-definition-examples-
quiz.htmlhere
 https://conqueringanthropophobia.word
press.com/2014/08/30/5-reasons-why-
love-triangles-are-ruining-ya-novelsteen-
dramas/

17.  http://www.yourdictionary.com/rising-
action
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/turning-
point
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/climax
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/falling-
action
 http://www.yourdictionary.com/resolution