Plot

Plot Diagram

Exposition

• Setting ( Time and Place)

• Characters are introduced

Rising Action

• Occurs as the story continues (Story Cont.)

• The central conflict unfolds as the plot becomes more complex and problems and complications arise

• Suspense builds as characters struggle to find solutions to the conflict.

Climax

• Is the turning point of the story

• The action reaches a peak, and the outcome of the conflict is decided.

• The climax usually results in a change in the characters or a solution to the problem

Falling Action, Resolution, Denouement

• Occurs at the conclusion of the story

• Loose ends are tied up

• The story ends

Motive

• Why did the author write the story?

• What does the author want the reader to learn?

• Character’s Motive– Why does the character act/say/behave the

way they do?

Empathy

• Understand and are able to relate to another person’s problems/issues

• You can see yourself in someone else’s shoes