The document discusses the key elements of a plot or storyline, including rising action, the turning point, climax, falling action, and resolution. It provides definitions and examples for each element. The examples describe a storyline about a girl named Lyn who lies to her strict parents about having a boyfriend, which leads to conflict when her father discovers the truth. In the end, Lyn explains her feelings to her parents and earns their understanding and limited freedom.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
Jovelyn F. Formon
BSMT, 2C, World Literature
July 15, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera,
Centro Escolar University,
Manila, Philippines
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
“Don’t do
unto
others, as
you don’t
want
others do
unto you.”
See: Common Genres of Fiction here
See: Homework Guide here

2. PLOT or STORYLINE
 “A series of events that form the story in a novel, movie.”
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plot
 In my own words: This is a cause and effect of the story.
 My example: Lyn is the youngest child of their family. Her father is on
abroad and her mother is only a housewife. Her mother is so strict to
her and with her 4 older sisters. The cycle of her life is from home to
school and vise versa. Such a boring life. She decided to have a
boyfriend when she is already 4th year high school. Then one day,
when her father got home from abroad, he saw the conversation of
Lyn and her boyfriend. Her dad feels so angry because her daughter
lied to them. Her parents scolded her and whereof her. Her parents
decided that Lyn will not going in College because of what she have
done. But when Lyn has a chance to explain and talk with her
parents. She said that she just want to have a comfortable life and
be free sometimes. “I am not a kid anymore”, she said. She explains
what her feelings inside and hoping that her parents will understand.
She stated “Don’t worry ma, pa. I am studying very well and I will
never disappoint you. I just want to have a trust from you. Can I?”
After that day, they are close enough and she is able to share what
are happenings in her life and got freedom in limited way.
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3. ILLUSTRATION
Picture of a plot diagram from the internet. It
should fit and fill this space. Select one that is
simple, clear, and with portrait orientation.
http://www.scribendi.com/images/cms/2009-07/Plot_Skeleton_photo_FINALIZED.jpg
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4. MY OWN PLOT1c

5. RISING ACTION
 “A series of related incidents builds toward the
point of greatest interest.”
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 In my own words: The protagonist achieving
his/her goal.
 My example: Lyn trying to follow the rules of her
parents just to have a freedom. She is studying
very well and obviously have a good grades.
Her parents are very proud for her but Lyn is not
satisfied because she never feel the trust comes
from her parents.
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6. TURNING POINT
 “A point at which a decisive change takes
place; critical point; crisis.”
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning
+point
 In my own words: When something begins to
change and the protagonist will be on critical
point.
 My example: Suddenly, Lyn fall in love with a
guy on her 4th year in secondary school. She
know that it is wrong because her parents will
be angry to her. But she still accept the guy and
agreed to be her boyfriend. They hide it and Lyn
had lied to her parents.
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7. CLIMAX
 “The climax is the turning point, which changes
the protagonist’s fate.”
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 In my own words: The conflict or the tensions of
the story.
 My example: Lyn’s dad got home from abroad,
they are happy because they are complete
again. One day, her father open her tablet and
red the messages from her boyfriend. Her dad is
speechless that time and can’t believe that Lyn
can do it to them.
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8. FALLING ACTION
 “The falling action may contain a moment of
final suspense, in which the final outcome of the
conflict is in doubt.”
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 In my own words: It is the conflict between
antagonist and protagonist, and it state the
main problem of the story
 My example: After her dad red the messages,
he confront Lyn and feel so angry. Her parents
scolded her and whereof her. Her parents
decided that Lyn will not going in College
because of what she have done.
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9. RESOLUTION
 “Conflicts are resolved, creating normality for the
characters and a sense of catharsis, or release of tension
and anxiety, for the reader.”
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 In my own words: It is the ending of the story which the
problems are being resolved.
 My example: But when Lyn has a chance, she apologize
to her parents of what she had done and explained to
them what she is feeling inside and what is the reason
behind that things. She confront her parents that all that
she want is the trust from them. “I am not a kid anymore”,
she said. So in that situation, Lyn is hoping that her
parents will understand her and accept that they are also
have fault. She stated, “Don’t worry ma, pa. I am studying
very well and I will never disappoint you. I just want to
have a trust from you. Can I?”. After that day, they are
close enough and she is able to share what are
happenings in her life and got freedom in limited way.
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10. PLOT ELEMENTS:
Brain Practice
Jovelyn F. Formon
BSMT, 2C, World Literature
July 15, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera,
Centro Escolar University,
Manila, Philippines
I personalize my learning
about the parts of literary
plot by completing this
three-part activity.
Related Stuff

11. New concepts learned
 What new stuff did you learn when you did
this assignment?
The new stuff I learned is the main
function of the parts of the story and how it
can capture the attention of audience or
readers.
NEW INPUTS
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12. This reminds me of…
 Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life.
Maybe I can connect it with my every
day life. Because, everyday is an every
page of my book which is my story and I still
don’t know how and when it will be end.
CONNECTIONS
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13. Usefulness in real situations
 How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life?
I can use it when I have a problem in
my life. Of course, I know how it begins so I
also need to know how it will be solve.
APPLICATIONS
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14. Works Cited
REFERENCING
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 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plot
 http://www.scribendi.com/images/cms/2009-
07/Plot_Skeleton_photo_FINALIZED.jpg
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning+p
oint
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure