The document summarizes the key elements of plot structures in stories, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It provides definitions and examples for each element, with sources cited in APA format. The document is part of an assignment for a literature class that asks the student to learn about and apply the different parts of a plot.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
Belvis, Christine A.
BSMT – 2C (Hum13)
07-15-15
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Manila, Philippines
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
A simple act
of caring
creates an
endless ripple
that comes
back to you.
See: Common Genres of Fiction here
See: Homework Guide here

2. PLOT or STORYLINE
 “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; as they relate to each other
through cause and effect; how the reader
views the story; or simply by coincidence”
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrative)
 In my own words: A series of events that
happen in a story.
 My example: When Harry learns that Professor
Snape is after the Sorcerer’s Stone. The
Professor lets loose a troll, who nearly kills
Harry and his friends.
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3. ILLUSTRATION
Place your source & hyperlink here. Use APA referencing format.
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4. MY OWN PLOT
Source: Cite your own work, using APA format citation.
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Resolution - Romeo
and Juliet die,
causing their
parents to realize
they were wrong
and end their feud.
Falling Action -
The action
begins to fall
after Juliet
commits suicide
after finding .
Exposition - The first
fight setting the
stage and the
mood of the rivaling
families.
Rising Action –
When Romeo and
Juliet profess their
love for each
other. They decide
to get married and
plan it out
Climax – The inacting of the
father’s plan. Juliet pretends to
be dead, and Romeo does not
know it and commits suicide.

5. RISING ACTION
 The rising action of a story is the series of events that
begin immediately after the exposition (introduction)
of the story and builds up to the climax. These events
are generally the most important parts of the story
since the entire plot depends on them to set up the
climax, and ultimately the satisfactory resolution of
the story itself.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 In my own words: The rising action is the part of the
plot where obstacles stand in the way of the
protagonist achieving his goal.
 My example: In Romeo and Juliet, the rising action
are all the events that lead up to the death of
Mercutio. The rising action of the book was when the
Grandmother was murdered.
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6. TURNING POINT
 “A decisive point at which
a significant change or historical event occurs, or at
which a decision must be made.”
 https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/turning_point
 In my own words: The turning point is when the
characters change their way of thinking or living
because of an event that had occurred.
 My example: Mercutio humouring everyone and
then enters the happily married and love-struck
Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt now that he has
married Juliet, Tybalt thinks that Romeo is mocking
him but still refuses so Mercutio decides to fight for
Romeo because he has dishonoured himself, Romeo
tries to stop them fighting but ends up getting
Mercutio killed, filled by his rage he kills Tybalt, both
families rush to where Tybalt and Mercutio lay dead
the scene ends with the Prince declaring the
banishment of Romeo.
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7. CLIMAX
 “The most intense, exciting, or important point of
something.”
 https://www.google.com.ph/search?newwindo
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 In my own words: The most interesting and
exciting part.
 My example: In Romeo and Juliet. Romeo
challenges Tybalt to a duel after Tybalt killed
Mercutio.
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8. FALLING ACTION
 “The part of a literary plot that occurs after the c
limax has been reached
and the conflict has been resolved..”
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/falling
%20action?s=t
 In my own words: It occurs right after the climax.
 My own example: Re-uniting the rescued person
with their loved ones.
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9. RESOLUTION
 “The act of resolving or determining upon an ac
tion, course of action.”
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/resoluti
on?s=t
 In my own words: The act of finding an answer
to a conflict.
 My example: Romeo and Juliet die, causing
their parents to realize they were wrong and
end their feud.
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10. PLOT ELEMENTS:
Brain Practice
Belvis, Christine A.
BSMT – 2C (Hum13)
07-15-15
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Manila, Philippines
I personalize my learning
about the parts of literary
plot by completing this
three-part activity.
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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
NEW INPUTS
1

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
CONNECTIONS
2

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
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
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6. In my own words: Paraphrase succinctly
7. Example: From your own experience
GUIDELINES