1. The development of the story
Plot
The development of the story

2. What is Plot? The Development of the Story
Takes place before the audience
Development of conflict
Resolution of conflict
What is Plot?

3. Stages in the Plot Structure
Preliminary Situation
Initial Incident
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Conclusion
Stages in the Plot Structure

4. Preliminary Situation
These are things that happen in the story, before the play begins. These are never acted on stage; the characters
just talk about them.
Example: The Wizard of Oz
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Preliminary Situation

5. This is the first important event in the play from which the rest of the plot develops.
Example: The Wizard of Oz
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Initial Incident

6. This is all the action in the play that happens in between the initial incident and the climax.
Example: The Wizard of Oz
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Rising Action

7. This is the turning point of the action
This is the turning point of the action. It is the moment of intense crisis that determines the outcome of the conflict.
Example: The Wizard of Oz
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Climax

8. Falling Action This is what happens after the climax.
It is shorter than the rising action.
Example: The Wizard of Oz
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Falling Action

9. Conclusion The end of the play.
There is often a statement that sums up the entire show.
It is the logical outcome of the action; characters succeed, or fail.
Example: The Wizard of Oz
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Conclusion