2.  Plot: the structure and relationship of actions and events in a text

3.  Plot is usually illustrated with a triangle/mountain image.

4.  The five plot points on a plot diagram occur in the order that follows: 1.Exposition 2.Rising Action 3.Climax 4.Falling Action 5.Denouement/Resolution

5.  The exposition introduces the characters, background, and setting. ◦ Protagonist: main character, often (but not always) the hero of the story ◦ Antagonist: character against the protagonist, often (but not always) villain of the story ◦ Setting: the place and time that a story takes place

6.  Conflict: struggle between opposing forces. ◦ Man vs. Man ◦ Man vs. Nature ◦ Man vs. Society ◦ Man vs. Self

7.  Rising action: events which lead to the climax of the story

8.  Climax: the highest point of action in the story

9.  Falling action: events in the story that lead to the end of the conflict.

10.  Denouement/Resolution: the end of the conflict

11.  Plot is usually illustrated with a triangle/mountain image.

12. Exposition Rising Action Falling Action Denouemen t Climax Protagonist: Antagonist: Setting(s):conflict: