The document discusses the key elements of plot structure in stories, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It uses the plot of the movie Titanic as an example, outlining the main events that occur in each element of the plot. The document also provides definitions and examples for each plot element, citing sources in APA format. The reader learns about plot structures through analyzing the movie Titanic and completing a three-part brain exercise comparing plot elements to their own life experiences.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
Gilongos, Jamaica
BSMT2C Humanities 13
June 15, 2015
Jaime Cabrera
CEU Manila, Philippines
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
We are
born to
enjoy life.
See: Common Genres of Fiction here
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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)
 Plot’s a narrative style stating the different
important events or connected to each
other in a certain story.
 Example is Titanic.
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3. ILLUSTRATION
http://mrkamermanenglish9.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/6/9/38695419/pl
ot-diagram-2.jpg
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4. MY OWN PLOT
Image: http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/apatterso/Eng%20Plot%20diagram.htm
Plot: Gilongos, Jamaica, BSMT-2C
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Exposition - Jack
and Rose met at
the ship named
Titanic and had
their eyes for each
other.
Rising Action - The
ship hit an iceberg
in the middle of the
ocean.
Climax- Jack and Rose is looking
for a way to escape the ship that
was about to sink.
Falling Action –
Jack and Rose had
escaped from the
ship, Titanic which
is sinking.
Resolution - Jack
was not able to
survive the cold
temperature of the
water and
eventually died
while, Rose was
able to survive.

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
 Basically, the rising action is the event wherein
the conflict is already being recognized by the
characters.
 An example is when the captain of the Titanic
found out that they were about to hit an
iceberg.
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6. TURNING POINT
 Turning point is when the characters or
circumstances change (for the worse or the
better) due to an action upon which the main
plot hinges.
 Schwarts, D. (2002). Dramatic Plot Structure
http://cla.calpoly.edu/~dschwart/engl339/plot.
html
 The turning point is when the characters change
their way of thinking or living because of an
event that had occurred.
 In the movie Titanic, the passengers of the ship
started to panic, including Jack and Rose, the
moment they felt that the ship crashed on a
huge iceberg.
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7. CLIMAX
 The climax is a narrative work is its point of
highest tension or drama or when the action
starts in which the solution is given
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climax_(narrative)
 The climax is the event of a story when the
characters are already starting to look for
solutions to the conflict that was stated in the
rising action.
 In the movie, the climax is when Jack and Rose
were already starting to find ways in order to
survive the sinking ship. They were trying to
escape the sinking Titanic.
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8. FALLING ACTION
 The part of a literary plot that occurs after the cli
max has been reached
and the conflict has been resolved.
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/falling+
action
 The falling action is the event in a story when the
conflict has been solved and the characters are
continuing to stand up after the said conflict.
 In the movie, the falling action is when Jack and
Rose found a piece of a floating object that is
part of the interior of the ship in which, it helped
them to float in the cold ocean.
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9. RESOLUTION
 In this phase the protagonist and antagonist
have solved their problems and either the
protagonist or antagonist usually wins the
conflict and the conflict officially ends. Some
stories shows what happens to the characters
after the conflict ends and/or shows what
happens to the characters to the future.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrative)
 The resolution is when the conflict was
completely solved and the characters went
back to their own lives.
 In the movie, the resolution is when Rose was
saved by the rescuers and she continued her life
for Jack is already gone.
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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.
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11. New concepts learned
 There are different parts of a story. In a story,
all those parts are needed or considered as
important. If one of these parts is missing
then, the story would possibly be considered
as a story that is not clear. It seems to be
simple but, these events can give an impact
to the audience especially to the people
who are really in to patronizing these stories
or movies. Our life has its own plot and each
part would give us a lesson that we can
apply in our life.
NEW INPUTS
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12. This reminds me of…
 The plot of a story has a part called climax
and in our life, we already had a lot of
climax in which it would be considered as
a memorable one. I can say that the
climax of my life is when I was deciding on
which course to take the moment I filled
up my application forms. That decision
should be final for I know that the decision
I would make is the path that I’m willing to
take for my career, and that is my climax.
CONNECTIONS
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13. Usefulness in real situations
 I can say that I can use these learning to
identify the different problems in my life
and as well as to learn to look for different
possible solutions in solving my problems.
These may be considered as simple
knowledge but once it became part of
my system in applying these parts in my
life then, it will be easier for me to know
and find solutions for the problems that I
am experiencing.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests may include ideas from this source and this source.

14. Works Cited
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrative)
 https://www.pinterest.com/beautyteacher1/plot-
diagram/
 http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/apatterso/Eng%20Plot
%20diagram.htm
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 http://cla.calpoly.edu/~dschwart/engl339/plot.ht
ml
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climax_(narrative)
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/falling+a
ction
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrative)
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
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6. In my own words: Paraphrase succinctly
7. Example: From your own experience
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