the elements of literature plot structure. plot structure setting complications climax resolution e...
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THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATUREPLOT STRUCTURE
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Plot StructureSetting
ComplicationsClimaxResolutionEFDCCharacterConflictBA
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ExpositionThe basic situation/backgroundThe exposition is usually explained in the first paragraphs of a story
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A=SettingSetting is the time and place of a story
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B=CharactersProtagonist--the hero or main character of the story; he or she must overcome obstacles to reach a goal.
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AntagonistVillain of the story; He or she tries to prevent the protagonist from reaching a goal.
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C=ConflictStruggle between opposing forcesTypes of conflicts:Man vs. man * man vs. societyMan vs. natureMan vs. selfMan vs. supernaturalMan vs machineMan vs unknown
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External ConflictExternal conflict-- A problem that can be observed (ex: a fight between 2 brothers)
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Internal conflictA problem that exists in a characters mind (ex: guilt, shame, jealousy, etc.)
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D=ComplicationsSuspense; events leading up to climax.Also called: Rising Action
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E=ClimaxThe high point or turning point in a story
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F=ResolutionThe ending; the conflict is resolved.
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PlotThe sequence of events in a story
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MoodFeeling or atmosphere the author creates
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ForeshadowingHints or clues that the author gives his readers about future events in the story.
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ThemeThe authors message to his readers
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1st person narrativeCharacter IN the story is telling the story. Uses pronouns--I, me, we, our
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3rd person narrativeNarrator is OUTSIDE the story talking about the characters. Uses pronouns--he, she, they, their