Parts of Plot

1. Parts of Plot • Plot = a series of events (actions) leading to, or causing another. • Each event is dependant upon the previous event being completely conveyed.

2. First Part: Exposition • The introduction to: • Characters • Setting (where a story takes place) • Objectivesandmotivations of the character.

3. Second Part:The Narrative Hook: • Introduction of the primaryobstacle • Remember:Obstacle provides conflict • No Conflict = No Story

4. Third Part: The Rising Action • Character employs a series of distincttacticsin an attempt to overcome the centralobstacle/conflict. .

5. Rising Action Continued • Important note: As eachtacticfails, the character’s frustration andstakes progressively rise- as does the audience’s interest • Rising Action =the longest part of a story

6. Fourth Part:The Climax • Often called the “high point” of the story • The point where the character makes "the final push" to achieve objective. • Occurs at the highest moment of intensity and emotion for the character (and audience) • During a good climax, the audience demands to know “what happens next!” • Climax signified by final tactic

7. Fifth and Sixth Parts:Falling Action and Resolution • Communicates the results of the character succeeding or failing to achieveobjective. • Key Point: A successful story often contains a character that has undergone some change or discovery, as a result of succeeding or failing to achieveobjective.

8. 4. Climax 5. Falling Action 3. Rising Action 6. Resolution 1) Exposition 2. Narrative Hook THE PLOT LINE: A pictorial depiction of a story’s action