Stages of Plot Development
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Stages of Plot Development. What is plot?. The chain of event in a story. Basically, what happens in the story. Plot development does not necessarily occur in time sequence. (i.e. flashbacks, flash forwards). Plot Chart. Climax. Rising Action. Falling Action. Exposition. Resolution.
Stages of Plot Development
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What is plot? • The chain of event in a story. • Basically, what happens in the story. • Plot development does not necessarily occur in time sequence. • (i.e. flashbacks, flash forwards)
Plot Chart Climax Rising Action Falling Action Exposition Resolution
Exposition • Setting: When and where the story stakes place (This can/will change in plays.) • Introduction of main characters (Characters may be introduced outside of the beginning of the story)
Rising Action • Introduction of main conflict of the story • Sets up complications
Climax • The “turning point” of a story • The most exciting point
Falling Action • Things are beginning to come to a close • Issues are discovered and solutions are beginning to take form.
Resolution • The main conflict of the story is resolved. • Some stories may end without a resolution. (No satisfactory ending)