The document defines plot as the sequence of events in a story that follows a logical progression with a beginning, middle, and end. It then outlines the 5 essential parts of plot: 1) Exposition introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict. 2) Rising Action develops the conflict(s). 3) Climax is the turning point where the main character faces the conflict. 4) Falling Action resolves loose ends. 5) Resolution provides a reasonable ending.

1. - is the sequence of events
in a story or play.
- is a planned, logical series
of events having a
beginning, middle, and end.

2. Plot Diagram
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3. 1. Exposition

4. • This usually occurs at the
beginning of a short story.
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).

5. 2. Rising
Action

6. • This part of the
story begins to
develop the
conflict(s). A
building of interest
or suspense occurs.

7. 3. Climax

8. • 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.

9. 4. Falling Action

10. • All loose ends of
the plot are tied
up. The conflict(s)
and climax are
taken care of.

11. 5. Resolution /
Denouement

12. •The story
comes to a
reasonable
ending.

13. 5 ESSENTIAL PARTS OF PLOT
1. Exposition Beginning of
Story
2. Rising Action
Middle of Story
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
End of Story
5. Resolution/ Denouement