1. Plot and Setting

2. Essential Question
How can understanding plot and setting further my understanding of the story?

3. What are the components of plot?
Plot is the sequence of related events that make up a story
There are 5 basic components of plot
Basic Situation (Exposition)
Introduced to main characters and conflicts of the story
Internal Conflict: Problem within the character
External Conflict: Problem with another character or outside force

4. 2. Complications, or rising action
The events of the story, related to the conflict
Each event builds up to the climax
3. Climax
High point of the story, the most suspenseful moment
Decides the outcome of the conflict
4. Falling Action
a. Events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution
5. Resolution, or denouement
Conflict(s) are resolved and story ends

5. Plot Diagram

6. What is Setting?
Setting is the time and place in which the story occurs
Time can be manipulated
Flash forward
Flashback
Chronological
“Real Time”

7. A rundown house at night might create a scary atmosphere
C. Setting can influence the mood or atmosphere
A rundown house at night might create a scary atmosphere
D. Setting can influence tone
A story about a favorite family outing might be nostaligic
E. Setting can reveal character
1. A messy room reveals an unorganized, untidy character