![What Is Plot?
Plot is the series of related
events that make up a story
or drama.
• Like links in a chain, each
event hooks our curiosity
and pulls us forward to the
next event.
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![Conflict
Quick Check
Rainsford knew he could do one of two Is this an
things. He could stay where he was external or
and wait. That was suicide. He could internal conflict?
flee. That was postponing the
inevitable. For a moment he stood
there, thinking. An idea that held a
wild chance came to him, and,
tightening his belt, he headed away
from the swamp.
from “The Most Dangerous Game” by
Richard Connell
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![Plot Structure
4 Resolution, or denouement
• final part of the story
• the conflict is resolved
Paul decides to leave for university.
Miranda makes plans to visit him
and wishes him well.
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Plot
- 1. o t P l What Is Plot? Conflict Feature Plot Structure Foreshadowing Menu Practice
- 2. What Is Plot? Plot is the series of related events that make up a story or drama. • Like links in a chain, each event hooks our curiosity and pulls us forward to the next event. [End of Section]
- 3. Conflict Conflict is the struggle or clash between opposing characters or forces. Conflicts may be external: firefighter vs. fire or internal: firefighter vs. his or her fear
- 4. Conflict An external conflict may be a struggle between • two characters • a character and a group • a character and something nonhuman
- 5. Conflict An internal conflict is a struggle that takes place within a character’s mind or heart. • Characters struggle with themselves to make decisions.
- 6. Conflict Quick Check Rainsford knew he could do one of two Is this an things. He could stay where he was external or and wait. That was suicide. He could internal conflict? flee. That was postponing the inevitable. For a moment he stood there, thinking. An idea that held a wild chance came to him, and, tightening his belt, he headed away from the swamp. from “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell [End of Section]
- 7. Conflict Quick Check Rainsford knew he could do one of two Is this an things. He could stay where he was external or and wait. That was suicide. He could internal conflict? flee. That was postponing the inevitable. For a moment he stood Internal conflict there, thinking. An idea that held a wild chance came to him, and, tightening his belt, he headed away from the swamp. from “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell
- 8. Plot Structure Plots are usually built in four major parts. Climax Conflicting X Events/Complications X Resolution XX X Basic Situation/Exposition Setting: Where and When
- 9. Plot Structure 1 Basic situation, or exposition • opening of the story • characters and their conflicts are introduced Paul wants to go to an out-of-state university, but his family can only afford to pay the tuition at a local college.
- 10. Plot Structure 2 Conflicting Events/Complication • The main character takes action but encounters more problems or complications. Paul goes to work on a nearby farm to earn extra money. There, he meets Miranda, and the two start dating.
- 11. Plot Structure 3 Climax • key scene in the story—the most tense, exciting, or terrifying moment • reveals the outcome of the conflict Paul and Miranda argue about his leaving for university. Paul must choose to stay or go.
- 12. Plot Structure 4 Resolution, or denouement • final part of the story • the conflict is resolved Paul decides to leave for university. Miranda makes plans to visit him and wishes him well. [End of Section]