Plot Elements

What is a Plot?
A Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

Plot Elements
1. Exposition
     This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also
      learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict
     (main problem).

2. Rising Action
    This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

3. Climax
    This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict.
    The main character will change in some way.

4. Falling Action
    All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of. 
   

5. Resolution
    The story comes to a reasonable ending.