STORYLINES (PLOTS)Jovelyn F. FormonBSMT, 2C, World LiteratureJuly 15, 2015Mr. Jaime Cabrera,Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines

I learn about literary plots, electronic research,

and citing references by completing this activity.

“Don’t do unto

others, as you don’t

want others do unto you.”

See: Common Genres of Fiction hereSee: Homework Guide here

PLOT or STORYLINE

“A series of events that form the story in a novel, movie.” http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plot In my own words: This is a cause and effect of the story. My example: Lyn is the youngest child of their family. Her father is

on abroad and her mother is only a housewife. Her mother is so strict to her and with her 4 older sisters. The cycle of her life is from home to school and vise versa. Such a boring life. She decided to have a boyfriend when she is already 4th year high school. Then one day, when her father got home from abroad, he saw the conversation of Lyn and her boyfriend. Her dad feels so angry because her daughter lied to them. Her parents scolded her and whereof her. Her parents decided that Lyn will not going in College because of what she have done. But when Lyn has a chance to explain and talk with her parents. She said that she just want to have a comfortable life and be free sometimes. “I am not a kid anymore”, she said. She explains what her feelings inside and hoping that her parents will understand. She stated “Don’t worry ma, pa. I am studying very well and I will never disappoint you. I just want to have a trust from you. Can I?” After that day, they are close enough and she is able to share what are happenings in her life and got freedom in limited way.

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ILLUSTRATION

Picture of a plot diagram from the internet. It should fit and fill this space. Select one that is simple, clear, and with portrait orientation.

http://www.scribendi.com/images/cms/2009-07/Plot_Skeleton_photo_FINALIZED.jpg

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MY OWN PLOT1c

RISING ACTION

“A series of related incidents builds toward the point of greatest interest.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure

In my own words: The protagonist achieving his/her goal.

My example: Lyn trying to follow the rules of her parents just to have a freedom. She is studying very well and obviously have a good grades. Her parents are very proud for her but Lyn is not satisfied because she never feel the trust comes from her parents.

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TURNING POINT

“A point at which a decisive change takes place; critical point; crisis.”

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning+point

In my own words: When something begins to change and the protagonist will be on critical point.

My example: Suddenly, Lyn fall in love with a guy on her 4th year in secondary school. She know that it is wrong because her parents will be angry to her. But she still accept the guy and agreed to be her boyfriend. They hide it and Lyn had lied to her parents.

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CLIMAX

“The climax is the turning point, which changes the protagonist’s fate.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure

In my own words: The conflict or the tensions of the story.

My example: Lyn’s dad got home from abroad, they are happy because they are complete again. One day, her father open her tablet and red the messages from her boyfriend. Her dad is speechless that time and can’t believe that Lyn can do it to them.

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FALLING ACTION

“The falling action may contain a moment of final suspense, in which the final outcome of the conflict is in doubt.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure

In my own words: It is the conflict between antagonist and protagonist, and it state the main problem of the story

My example: After her dad red the messages, he confront Lyn and feel so angry. Her parents scolded her and whereof her. Her parents decided that Lyn will not going in College because of what she have done.

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RESOLUTION “Conflicts are resolved, creating normality for the

characters and a sense of catharsis, or release of tension and anxiety, for the reader.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure In my own words: It is the ending of the story which the

problems are being resolved. My example: But when Lyn has a chance, she apologize to

her parents of what she had done and explained to them what she is feeling inside and what is the reason behind that things. She confront her parents that all that she want is the trust from them. “I am not a kid anymore”, she said. So in that situation, Lyn is hoping that her parents will understand her and accept that they are also have fault. She stated, “Don’t worry ma, pa. I am studying very well and I will never disappoint you. I just want to have a trust from you. Can I?”. After that day, they are close enough and she is able to share what are happenings in her life and got freedom in limited way.

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PLOT ELEMENTS: Brain PracticeJovelyn F. FormonBSMT, 2C, World LiteratureJuly 15, 2015Mr. Jaime Cabrera,Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines

I personalize my learning about the parts of literary

plot by completing this three-part activity.

Related Stuff

New concepts learned What new stuff did you learn when you did

this assignment?The new stuff I learned is the main

function of the parts of the story and how it can capture the attention of audience or readers.

NEW INPUTS1

This reminds me of… Connect the new stuff you learned to

events in your own life.Maybe I can connect it with my

every day life. Because, everyday is an every page of my book which is my story and I still don’t know how and when it will be end.

CONNECTIONS2

Usefulness in real situations How can you use what you have learned

in some situations in your own life?I can use it when I have a problem

in my life. Of course, I know how it begins so I also need to know how it will be solve.

APPLICATIONS3

Works Cited

REFERENCING4

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plot

http://www.scribendi.com/images/cms/2009-07/Plot_Skeleton_photo_FINALIZED.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/turning+point

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure