1. Short Story: Plot the sequence of events

2. Basic Situation  The introduction of characters and the possibility of action.

3. Complication v. Conflict  Complication- The problem which arises.  Conflict- The struggle between two opposing forces or characters. * external: when a character struggles with a character, group of characters, or a force in nature: Man v. Nature, Man v. Society, Man v. Man * internal: when the struggle occurs within the character’s mind: Man v. Himself

4. The basics of Plot (continued)  Rising action- the moment when a major character changes.  Climax- The most intense moment in a story- the moment when a major character changes.  Falling action- The events leading to the resolution.  Resolution/Denouement- The moment in the story when the major conflict is resolved and loose ends seem to be tied up.

5. The basics of Plot Exposition/ Basic Situation Climax Resolution Falling Action Rising Action: complication and conflict