The Plot Has Five Elements in a Story
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English_girl on November 6, 2007
Subjects:
plot, five, elements, story, rising, action, falling, resolution, climax
Description:
PLOT -- The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea; It is the sequence of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series of events having a beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so it can be read in one sitting. There are five es (see more)
Classes:
World Literature, Dr. Anj's Challenge A, Seven Hills School - 8th Grade, Mrs.Meek 5th grade - 15, Mrs. Meek 5th grade -16, Mrs. Meek 5th grade - 17 (see more)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Introduction | The beginning of the story where the characters and the setting is revealed. |
Rising Action | This is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is revealed (events between the introduction and climax). |
Climax | This is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story. The reader wonders what will happen next; will the conflict be resolved or not? |
Falling action | The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not (events between climax and resolution). |
Resolution | The Part of the plot that concludes the falling action by revealing or suggesting the outcome of the conflict. |
Narrative Hook | The point in the story at which the author catches the reader's attention by presenting interesting problems or situations. |
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