PlotWeek 3

Plot:The structure of a story, or the sequence in which the author arranges events in a story.

A typical story structure usually contains a conflict, the rising action, the climax, and the resolution.

The plot may have a protagonist, or central character who is considered the “good guy”. This character is often opposed by the antagonist, or “bad guy”. The tension between these two characters is often the source of conflict.

Conflict

A struggle between two or more characters, around which the tension of the story centers, or a problem to be resolved in the story.

Rising ActionThe bulk of the story that begins after the author reveals the conflict and that continues on to the climax.

The pivotal (and generally most exciting) moment of a story, also known as the turning point.

Climax

ResolutionThe ending of the story, which identifies how the struggle is resolved.

Watch the following clip from Alvin and the Chipmunks – the Squeakquel to identify each

component of the plot.

Begin at Ch.25 (appx. 12 min.)

CLIMAX

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Resolution

Conflict