Plot diagram definition

Question 1

exposition

Answer 1

• introduction
• introduction of characters
• setting
  may include antecedent action

Question 2

initial incident

Answer 2

• first significant action/events
• set the story in motion and drive the plot

Question 3

conflict

Answer 3

struggle between opposite forces

Question 4

conflict three main types

Answer 4

• character vs character
• character vs nature/society
  -character vs self

Question 5

how to determine the conflict ask yourself

Answer 5

• what goals does the protagonist have/wish to achieve
  -obstacles that may prevent the protagonist from achieving their goal
  -does the protagonist achieve the goal why why not?

Question 6

rising action

Answer 6

all actions leading up to the climax

Question 7

climax

Answer 7

• highest point of tension/suspense
  -turning point of action
  -Conflict is about to be resolved
  (story may end at the climax)

Question 8

denouement/resolution

Answer 8

-unknotting of plot
- author ties up loose ends
- remaining questions are answered

Question 9

ending/ conclusion

Answer 9

happy (ending in fab of protagonist)

unhappy (ending is not in fav of protagonist)

surprise (unexpected twist/turn of events at the end)

indeterminate (conflict is unresolved)