Plot Structure

Narrative

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EXPOSITION (“to expose / explain”)

• Introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation.

• An example we all know…Cinderella!

We meet Cinderella, her father, her stepmother, and the stepsisters.

The story takes place in a lovely kingdom far far away,

primarily in Cinderella’s family home.

Do YOU remember the basic situation?

NARRATIVE HOOK• The point where the

author captures the

audience’s

attention/interest in

the story

• Author “HOOKS” the

reader!

RISING ACTION (struggle/conflict)

• Introduces and develops the central conflict.

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• 1- Cinderella wants to go to the ball, but her stepmother prevents her from going.

• 2- However, her fairy godmother appears and magically creates a gorgeous gown, a carriage, and servants.

• 3- Cinderella must return by midnight, though, or the beautiful items her fairy godmother has given her will be transformed back to their original state.

CLIMAX (or Turning Point)

• The highest point of interest or suspense.

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• Cinderella dances with Prince Charming at the ball, and

he falls in love with her. As the clock strikes midnight,

Cinderella runs away and leaves only her glass slipper!

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FALLING ACTION• Leads to the resolution of the conflict.

(These events happen as a result of the Climax!)

• 1- Prince Charming searches for Cinderella.

• 2- Many girls try to fit their feet into the glass slipper, but all fail.

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RESOLUTION / Denouement

• (How is it RESOLVED?)

• The end of the central conflict.

• Cinderella finally fits the glass slipper onto her

foot. Prince Charming and she get married and

live happily ever after.

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Narrative

hook