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ELA 09.17.24 - Plot Diagram
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Plot Structure Notes
Detailing Plot Structure
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Question 1
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Directions:
Write a true story from your real life, in at least 3 sentences.
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Exposition
Question 7
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Describe the protagonist in this story.
Question 8
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Describe the setting of the story.
Question 9
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What is the protagonist's goal?
Rising Action
Question 10
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Describe 2 conflicts the protagonist experiences in their path to reach their goal.
Climax
Question 11
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Describe how the protagonist is at their lowest point, and as far from reaching their goal as they can be.
Falling Action
Question 12
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Describe how the protagonist wins by reaching their goal or loses by failing to reach their goal.
Resolution/Denouement
Question 13
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Describe how the story ends after the protagonist has succeeded or failed to reach their goal.
Plot Diagram Notes
A plot diagram is a map of the structure of a work of fiction, such as a short story or novel.
Question 2
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Exposition:
Introduces your_______ , or main character, and the_______ in which your story takes place.
Includes the _______ or problem, that your protagonist wishes to achieve.
Question 3
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Rising Action:
The protagonist has increasing_______ trying to get what he or she wants.
Question 4
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Climax:
The turning point in the story. The protagonist seems as _______ from reaching their the goal as possible.
Question 5
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Falling action:
The protagonist wins by_______ the goal, or loses by _______ to reach the goal.
Question 6
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Resolution or _______ :
All the loose story threads reach a conclusion, and the story ends.
