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Plot Diagram Notes
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12th Grade
07/15/2015

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Term
Plot
Definition
Used to describe the structure of a story
-Organizational tool used to map the significant events in a story
-A basic triangle
Term
Beginning (Exposition)
Definition
Identifies the basic events that are important to the conflict or turning point
-Specific actions or events
Term
Rising Action
Definition
Specific actions or events that build suspense
-Makes the conflict clearer
Term
Middle (Climax)
Definition
The turning point of the story
-Includes events before and after climax
-Leaves the reader expecting more to happen before the story ends
Term
Falling Action
Definition
Events caused by the decision or crisis or climax
-Caused by the decisions that the participants make
-Events in the turning point
Term
Resolution (Denouement)
Definition
Events that resolve the conflict or crisis
-Sometimes end in a happily ever after
-Sometimes end in catastrophe or disaster
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