This document discusses the key elements of plot structure in stories, including rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It provides definitions and examples for each plot element. The document also includes illustrations of plot diagrams and discusses how the author learned about literary plots, research skills, and citation of references through completing this activity.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
Cruz, Joeselle Nicole C.
BSMT-2C, Humanities 13
July 13, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Philippines
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
“Don’t try
to be the
first but try
to be the
best.”
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.
 http://literarydevices.net/plot/
 Plot is the series of events in a story.
 My example: A guy whose a close friend of
mine confessed his feeling for me and starts
courting me. Months had passed and we get
to know each other. The moment came
where I think I’m starting to like him.
Sometimes, were going together with our
mutual friends.
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3. ILLUSTRATION
http://www.micki-clark.com/preap/aug2010/plotdiagram.htm
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4. MY OWN PLOT
Source: Cite your own work, using APA format citation.
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5. RISING ACTION
 The rising action is the part of the plot where
obstacles stand in the way of the protagonist
achieving his goal.
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/rising-action-
in-a-story-definition-examples-quiz.html
 Rising action is the point in a story where the
main character faces difficulties.
 My example: It’s vacation month and we rarely
see each other but he goes in our house
sometimes. The cold treatment between us had
happened and this is the time where I asked a
lot of questions to him.
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6. TURNING POINT
 It is a point at which a decisive change takes
place; critical point; crisis.
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning
+point
 It is a moment in the story where a drastic
change or choosing of decision.
 My example: My long time buddy which I have
a mutual feelings for talked to me and said that
we should be just friends. I was shocked and
that moment made a whole change between
us.
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7. CLIMAX
 Climax is the highest or most intense point in the
development or resolution of something;
culmination:
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/climax
 It is the main or most important part of a story.
 My example: During my graduation day when I
was fourth year high school. They boy and I
talked to each other and suddenly, I felt the
urge to hug and cry to him and say what’s on
my mind. He didn’t response and it was the
most painful part.
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8. FALLING ACTION
 It is what happens after the main problem of the
story has been solved.
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/falling-
action-of-a-story-definition-examples-quiz.html
 Falling action is the part where the conflict has
been solve.
 My example: On the next day, the guy texted
me and explain some things. From that moment,
I was assured of our ill situation and decided
that letting go of him will be the best decision.
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9. RESOLUTION
 Resolution is the end of the story. It is when you
learn what happens to the characters after the
conflict is resolved.
 http://www.learner.org/interactives/story/resolut
ion/
 Resolution is where you find answer or solution to
the conflict.
 My example: Both of us remain good friends
today. We still communicate and go out but the
feelings fade away.
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10. PLOT ELEMENTS:
Brain Practice
Cruz, Joeselle Nicole C.
BSMT-2C, Humanities 13
July 13, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
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
This task brought knowledge to
me. First of all, I am able to
learned the different storylines
such as climax and resolution. I
also learned to cite references
properly. I am able to organize my
ideas upon doing this activity.
NEW INPUTS
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12. This reminds me of…
Our life is like a book full of stories. We
have various conflicts in our lives like
the one that I mention in my
examples. The ideas that I got in this
activity reminds me of the time when
I was writing in our school newspaper.
It applies the electronic research that
we did in our high school days.
CONNECTIONS
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13. Usefulness in real situations
I can use it in my researches. Citing of
reference is an important thing. I can
use this in my research papers. I can
compare the plot diagrams in some
novels that I’m reading specially I am
fond of reading books.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests may include ideas from this source and this source.

14. Works Cited
 http://literarydevices.net/plot/
 http://www.micki-clark.com/preap/aug2010/plotdiagram.htm
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/rising-action-in-a-story-
definition-examples-quiz.html
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning+point
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/climax
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/falling-action-of-a-story-
definition-examples-quiz.html
 http://www.learner.org/interactives/story/resolution/
REFERENCING
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