Plot Elements AP 2023

The exposition is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Plot is the sequence of events in a story.

A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, or man vs. society.

'Man vs. man' conflict is when one character has a struggle against another character.

'Man vs. self' conflict is when a character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions.

'Man vs. nature' conflict is when a character faces challenges from natural forces, like storms or animals.

'Man vs. society' conflict is when a character struggles against the rules or beliefs of a group.

Pacing is the speed at which the story is told.

The main elements of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest point.