The document discusses the role and structure of plot in stories. It defines plot as the sequence of events that make up the story. Plots usually progress through five stages: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The exposition provides background on the setting and characters. The rising action intensifies the conflict. The climax is the turning point where the outcome becomes clear. In the falling action, the conflict begins to resolve. Finally, the resolution solves the central problem and concludes the story.