Plot+Structure

Plot Plot Structure **Structure of a Plot ****Beginning:** how the story starts. **Exposition-** the writer imparts (tells) information that is necessary to understand the story. Introduces an element of **instability**; there is an openness in the story that is capable of being developed.

**Middle:** the events of the situation. Elements of instability group themselves into what we recognize as a pattern of **conflict**, or complication. Complication turns into **climax** when it reaches its level of highest intensity.

**Ending:** how the story concludes.

**Denouement** (outcome) - after the all the loose ends are tied up to create closure, unless it is a setup for a sequel.
 * resolution** of the conflict,