Plot

Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.

Exposition: is the introduction. It is the part of the work that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Rising Action: is the part of the plot that begins to occur as soon as the conflict is introduced. The rising action adds complications to the conflict and increases reader interest.

Climax: is the point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in the plot of a narrative. The climax typically comes at the turning point in a story or drama.

Falling Action: is the action that typically follows the climax and reveals its results.

Resolution: is the part of the plot that concludes the falling action by revealing or suggesting the outcome of the conflict.

Plot Components

Plot: ConflictConflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.

Types of Conflict: Internal and External Conflict

• External conflict exists when a character struggles against some outside force, such as another character, nature, society, or fate.

• Internal conflict exists within the mind of a character who is torn between different courses of action.

Plot: Types of Conflict

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

Character vs Character

Plot: Character vs. Character Conflict

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.

Examples:A boxing matchArguing over who won the card game

Plot: Character vs. Nature Conflict

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

Examples:A tornado destroying someone’s houseA bear invading a camp site

Plot: Character vs. Society ConflictThis type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc.

Examples:-Someone has been arrested and is facing a trial

- Someone who speaks out against, or protests, something that most people think is good

Plot: Character vs. Self Conflict

In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict.

Examples:Choosing to listen in class instead of talking to your friendA young lady wants to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but is afraid of heights