This document discusses plot elements and provides examples. It defines key plot points like the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It also provides a short story example that illustrates these plot elements. The document aims to help the reader better understand literary plots by refreshing their memory on the typical structure of plots and applying the concepts to an original story example.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
Lorena Thea R. Aquino
BSMT, F, Humanities 13
July 13, 2015
Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Philippines
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
“The
greatness of
a man is not
in how much
wealth he
acquires, but
in his integrity
and his ability
to affect
those around
him
positively”
See: Common Genres of Fiction here
See: Homework Guide here

2. PLOT or STORYLINE
 Plot is a literary term used to describe the events
that make up a story or the main part of a story.
These events relate to each other in a pattern or
a sequence.
 http://literarydevices.net/plot/
 Plot is the sequence or series of events which
makes up the story of a novel, movies and ect.
 There once was a girl named Loreen. Loreen was
a student in CEU and today their class will be
having an oral examination. Loreen has studied
very well for the oral examination but she was
very nervous that she might have a mental block
while she is reciting in front of their classmates. As
the bell rang which signals that it was already
lunch time, Loreen together with her blockmates,
went straight to the cafeteria.
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3. PLOT or STORYLINE
 All of them were already eating except for
Loreen, who was just sitting on the chair with her
arms flattened on the table and her head rested
on her flattened arms. Loreen was already in
panic because of nervousness. Her friends
noticed it and immediately comforted her. Her
friends asked what was wrong and Loreen told
them everything. As her friends knew what the
reason of Loreen being all gloomy was, they
have decided to give Loreen tips on how to
overcome the feeling of nervousness. The bell
rang again which signals that the next class
should resume. Loreen seated on her seat,
smiling, feeling all confident because of the
friends’ tips and suggestions. As the teacher
called her name to present, she stood up in front
of the class and was able to deliver her oral exam
well and because of that, Loreen got a perfect
score. Loreen went to her seat, smiling widely and
mouthed her friends the word thank you.
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4. ILLUSTRATION1b

5. MY OWN PLOT
Aquino, T. (2015). Loreen and the Oral Examination. Unpublished Manuscript.
Centro Escolar Univesity, Manila.
1c

6. RISING ACTION
 It is where the main problem or conflict is dealt with by
some kind of action. In this part of the story, the main
character is in crisis. This is the place for tension and
excitement. The complication can arise through a
character's conflict with society, nature, fate, or a
number of themes.
 https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory
 Rising action is the part where we can see the conflict
of the story or the character.
 Loreen has studied very well for the oral examination but
she was very nervous that she might have a mental block
while she is reciting in front of their classmates.
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7. TURNING POINT
 The turning point is the story event, either plot or
character related, that mark where the story
“turns” in a new direction. The new direction is
usually caused by a choice or dilemma faced by
the characters .
 http://jamigold.com/2014/02/what-makes-a-story-
event-a-turning-point/
 Turning point is where the changes occur before
the character or story reaches the climax or the
highest point of the story.
 As the bell rang which signals that it was already
lunch time, Loreen together with her blockmates,
went straight to the cafeteria.
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8.  The climax is the high point of the story. It is the main
event or danger that the character faces. This is the
darkest moment, the worst challenge the character must
oppose. At this point it looks as if the character will fail,
and will never get what he/she wants. The turning point
may be either physical or emotional. In a romance, the
girl may turn the hopeful lover down, in an action story,
the character may be surrounded by enemies with no
chance of escape.
 https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory
 The climax is the most exciting and interesting part of the
story. The highest point of suspense.
 All of them were already eating except for Loreen, who
was just sitting on the chair with her arms flattened on the
table and her head rested on her flattened arms. Loreen
was already in panic because of nervousness.
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9. FALLING ACTION
 Following the climax, the story begins to slowly wind
down. Falling action, one of the two final story
elements, shows the result of the actions or decisions
the character has made. This eventually leads to the
final part of the novel, the crisis resolution.
 https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory
 The falling action is the part in the story where the
characters have found their way to resolve the crisis.
 Her friends noticed it and immediately comforted
her. Her friends asked what was wrong and Loreen
told them everything. As her friends knew what the
reason of Loreen being all gloomy was, they have
decided to give Loreen tips on how to overcome
the feeling of nervousness.
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10. RESOLUTION
 The resolution, also often called denouement, which
is French for "to untie" or "unraveling", is the
conclusion of the story. Here, the conflicts are
resolved, all loose ends are tied up, and the story
concludes with either a happy or sad ending.
 https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory
 The resolution is the part when the conflict has been
resolved and where the readers/audience know the
ending of the story.
 Loreen seated on her seat, smiling, feeling all
confident because of the friends’ tips and
suggestions. As the teacher called her name to
present, she stood up in front of the class and was
able to deliver her oral exam well and because of
that, Loreen got a perfect score. Loreen went to her
seat, smiling widely and mouthed her friends the
word thank you.
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11. PLOT ELEMENTS:
Brain Practice
Lorena Thea R. Aquino
BSMT, F, Humanities 13
July 14, 2015
Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Philippines
I personalize my learning
about the parts of literary
plot by completing this
three-part activity.
Related Stuff

12. New concepts learned
 This topic is not a new to me since I’ve been
taught how to plot since grade school but
while I was doing this assignment, my
memory was refreshed on how to plot and
what are its parts. Even though I have been
through this topic for years, there would still
be times when I forget about it. A good
example would be the Turning Point. I
almost forgot that there is another part aside
from the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax,
Falling Action and Resolution.
NEW INPUTS
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13. This reminds me of…
 This reminds me of my high school days when I was a
part of a famous dance troop in our school. There
were times when I don’t attend trainings and rather
hangout with friends. After some times, our troop
leaders announced names of members that were
terminated from the group and my name was
mentioned which means I was already terminated.
After that I was really devastated and really sad. At
that very moment I wished I attended training rather
than hanging out. But yeah sure, life must go on and I
tried to join another dance troop in my school and
fortunately got accepted. And that time I was
always active and participating in the trainings. In this
story there is a connection because that event in my
life had a plot in its story. It had the Exposition, Rising
Action, Turning Point, Climax, Falling Action and
Resolution.
CONNECTIONS
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14. Usefulness in real situations
 I can use the things I’ve learned
everytime I problems or challenges occur
in my life. This topic of plotting events
makes me realize that every problem we
experience has its falling action and a
resolution. It made me realize that our life
is indeed a story that God has already
written, that everything that happens to
us regardless if it’s a good or a bad
experience. The quote “Everything
happens for a reason.” is really something
we need to keep in mind.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests may include ideas from this source and this source.

15. Works Cited
 Literary Devices Editors. (2013). Plot. Retrieved July 14, 2015,
from http://literarydevices.net/plot/
 Mathaytes. (2011). Bible Study Tips: Use Plot Diagrams. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from
http://mathaytes.blogspot.com/2011/08/bible-study-tips-use-plot-
diagrams.html
 Literary Devices Editors. (2013). Citation. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from
http://literarydevices.net/citation/
 Image. Plot-diagram.jpg. (n.d.). Web. Retrieved July 14, 2015 from
http://www.fordiagrams.info/plot-diagram-poster/
 Engrade. (n.d.). Plotting a Short Story. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from
https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory
 Quizlet. (2007). The Plot has Five Elements in a Story. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from
https://quizlet.com/96068/the-plot-has-five-elements-in-a-story-flash-cards/
 Cabrera, J. Slideshare. (2015). Storyline and & Plot Elements. Retrieved July
14, 2015, from http://www.slideshare.net/JaimeCabrera3/storyline-
and-plot-elements
 Study.com. (n.d.). What is Plot? – Examples, Definition & Quiz. Retrieved July 14,
2015 from http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-plot-examples-
definition-quiz.html
 Jami Gold. (2014). What Makes a Story Event a “Turning Point”?. Retrieved July 14,
2015, from http://jamigold.com/2014/02/what-makes-a-story-event-a-
turning-point/
 Aquino, T. (2015). Loreen and the Oral Examination. Unpublished Manuscript.
Centro Escolar Univesity, Manila. (story for example plot)
REFERENCING
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16. 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
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