1. Plot Structure
Unit 1

2. Plot Structure

3. Plot Structure Introduction -Occurs at the beginning of the story
-Introduces character, setting, time period, etc.
Introduction:

4. Plot Structure Rising Action:
-Several events that lead up to the Climax.
-Helps build suspense
Rising Action:

5. Plot Structure Conflict:
-Occurs in both the introduction and the rising action

6. Plot Structure 5 Types of Conflict: a. Character Vs Character
b. Character Vs. Nature
c. Character Vs. Self
d. Character Vs. Society
e. Character Vs. Machine/Supernatural

7. Plot Structure Climax: The high point of the action
Usually the most exciting part!
Climax

8. Plot Structure Falling Action: After the climax.
Leads to the resolution
Falling Action:

9. Plot Structure Resolution/Conclusion: -The conflict is resolved
-Loose ends are tied up!
Resolution/ Conclusion

10. Plot Structure Why make a plot Graph?
-It helps you to utilize your reading strategies.
-It will help you to create an accurate summary later on!
-It will help you to synthesize your ideas!

11. Other Terms to Know Topic: What the story/article is about
Example: Love
Theme: The message the author is conveying (not one word)
Example: Love can help us overcome obstacles
Genre: The type of story

12. Other Terms to Know
Literary Devices are often used in writing to enhance the interest of the piece and to help the audience understand.
Simile: A comparison using like or as.
He is as strong as a bull
Metaphor: A comparison that does not use like or as
Personification: giving inanimate objects human qualities

13. Other Terms to Know Hyperbole: An exaggeration for effect.
Diction: Word Choice
Imagery: Word Pictures
Descriptive Language: Created through using adjectives and adverbs.