Plot Diagram Review

A series of events that make up a fictional story (from beginning to end).

• Conflict

• Plot

• Resolution

A visual tool that helps us see the different parts of the plot.

• Plot Diagram

• Road Map

• Bar Graph

The beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced.

• Resolution

• Conflict

• Exposition

The problem or challenge that characters face in a story.

• Exposition

• Plot Diagram

• Conflict

Major events (such as a conflict) that lead to the climax of the story. These events build tension and create excitement in the story. Hint: These events happen BEFORE the climax.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

The peak of excitement or TURNING POINT in the story. The main character faces a major conflict or has to make a major decision.

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Climax

Events that occur AFTER THE CLIMAX, leading towards the resolution of the story. The action begins to wrap up.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

The conclusion or final outcome of the story, where the main problem or conflict is resolved and THE STORY ENDS.

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

Which of these happen in the BEGINNING of the story?

• exposition & conflict

• rising action & climax

• falling action & resolution

Which of these happen in the MIDDLE of the story?

• exposition & conflict

• rising action & climax

• falling action & resolution