Plot Diagrams

Front

The beginning of a story is also known as the

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exposition

Front

A struggle or problem happening to the main character in the story.

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Conflict

Front

The message.  The central belief, moral, or idea that an author tries to convey.

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Theme

Front

The organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.

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Plot

Front

The suspense builds and the problem gets worse, becoming more complicated for the characters. Options: Rising Action, Falling Action, Inciting Incident, Resolution

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Rising Action

Front

The most exciting part of the story, the turning point, usually where the character experiences a change.

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Climax

Front

The loose ends of the plot are tied up.  The problem is solved here.

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Falling Action

Front

The story comes to a reasonable end. Options: Ending, Falling Action, Resolution, Conclusion

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Resolution

Front

Something that needs to get solved by the end of the story.  The main part of the story.

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Conflict

Front

An illustration used to map out the sequence of events in a story.

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Plot diagram