Elements+of+Plot

Plot Elements of Plot

PLOT -- The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea; It is the sequence of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series of events having a beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so it can be read in one sitting. There are five essential parts of plot: Exposition (intro: setting/characters) Rising Action (Problem/Conflict) Climax Falling Action- (Solution/Resolution) Denouement (Conclusion)  
 * **Introduction** - The beginning of the story where the characters and the setting is revealed.


 * **Rising Action** - This is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is revealed (events between the introduction and climax).


 * **Climax** - This is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story. The reader wonders what will happen next; will the conflict be resolved or not?


 * **Falling action** - The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not (events between climax and denouement).


 * **Denouement** - This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story.