1. Identifying the Elements of a Plot Diagram

2. Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5

3. Plot Organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story
Usually involves a conflict of some sort

4. 1. Exposition Background information
Introduces characters, setting, and basic situation
Usually comes at the beginning

5. 2. Inciting Incident Introduces a story's conflict
Often times a situation or incident that causes conflict for a character

6. 3. Rising Action
The conflict develops
Builds interest or suspense

7. 4. Turning Point
Turning point in the story – and a change in thought or behavior
A decision must be made concerning the conflict

8. 5. Falling Action
Conflict begins to be resolved - loose ends are tied up

9. 6. Resolution
The conflict is resolved and the characters move on