1. Plot Plot – the series of events in a story.
Is usually built around a central conflict (a problem or struggle that drives the story).
External Conflict: A struggle between a character & an outside force.
Internal Conflict: a conflict within a character’s mind.

2. Stages of Plot Climax Rising Falling Action Action
Exposition Resolution

3. Stages of Plot
Exposition – introduces the characters and setting; gives background information; often the conflict is introduced in this stage.
Rising Action – the story becomes more complicated as the conflict develops.

4. Stages of Plot
Climax – turning point of the story; the most exciting part, when the outcome of the conflict is decided.
Falling Action & Resolution – conflict is resolved; all the loose ends are tied up.