The development of the story Plot The development of the story
What is Plot? The Development of the Story Takes place before the audience Development of conflict Resolution of conflict What is Plot?
Stages in the Plot Structure Preliminary Situation Initial Incident Rising Action Climax Falling Action Conclusion Stages in the Plot Structure
Preliminary Situation These are things that happen in the story, before the play begins. These are never acted on stage; the characters just talk about them. Example: The Wizard of Oz Sorry Wrong Number Preliminary Situation
This is the first important event in the play from which the rest of the plot develops. Example: The Wizard of Oz Sorry Wrong Number Initial Incident
This is all the action in the play that happens in between the initial incident and the climax. Example: The Wizard of Oz Sorry Wrong Number Rising Action
This is the turning point of the action This is the turning point of the action. It is the moment of intense crisis that determines the outcome of the conflict. Example: The Wizard of Oz Sorry Wrong Number Climax
Falling Action This is what happens after the climax. It is shorter than the rising action. Example: The Wizard of Oz Sorry Wrong Number Falling Action
Conclusion The end of the play. There is often a statement that sums up the entire show. It is the logical outcome of the action; characters succeed, or fail. Example: The Wizard of Oz Sorry Wrong Number Conclusion