Plot Diagram Warm Up

The beginning of a story where characters and setting are introduced

Problems in a story are solved; the ending of the story

The primary problem that exists in a story

The events leading to a turning point in a story; the conflict builds

The turning point of the story; the most suspenseful event

The events leading to a turning point in a story; the conflict builds

Problems in a story begin to be resolved.

The primary problem that exists in a story

The primary problem that exists in a story

The events leading to a turning point in a story; the conflict builds

Problems in a story are solved; the ending of the story

Problems in a story begin to be resolved.

The beginning of a story where characters and setting are introducted

Problems in a story are solved; the ending of the story

The turning point of the story; the most suspenseful event

The primary problem that exists in a story

Problems in a story are solved; the ending of the story

The events leading to a turning point in a story; the conflict builds

Problems in a story begin to be resolved.

The beginning of a story where characters and setting are introducted

The primary problem that exists in a story

The events leading to a turning point in a story; the conflict builds

The turning point of the story; the most suspenseful event

Problems in a story are solved; the ending of the story

Box 1

Box 2

Box 5

Box 4

Box 3

beginning conflict

characters

setting

conclusion

Exposition

Setting

Rising Action

Inciting Incident

exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution

exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution