Plot ElementsWrite what you know about the following: Exposition:

Conflict: Rising Action: Climax: Falling Action: Resolution/

Denouncement:

Plot Elements

Introduction (Exposition): Introduces setting, characters, and conflict.Conflict: The problem that is typically

introduced in the introduction○ Internal conflicts: Problems characters have within themselves.

Characters must make a tough decision that effects them personally. For example: In the novel/movie, The Hunger Games, should Katniss run

away with Gail? She has to make a decision that’s right for her.

○ External conflicts: Problems characters have with other characters. For example: Katniss has to participate in the Hunger Games and face the

other tributes who try to kill her.

Plot Elements

Introduction Continued

Setting-The time and place of the story○ Settings can change throughout a story, but

they are always important to the plot and characters

○ For example, The Hunger Games is set during the future in District 12 at the beginning of the story, but then the characters travel to the Capitol.

Plot Elements Rising Action: Presents complications

that intensify the conflicts.For example: Katniss goes through training

at the Capital. Katniss and Peeta make an impression at

the opening ceremony of the games by appearing to be on fire.

Katniss enters the arenaKatniss befriends RueEtc…

Plot Elements Climax: The turning point of a story.

Outcome of conflict becomes clear.For example: The moment when Katniss

and Peeta decide to “eat” the poisonous berries.

Plot Elements Falling Action: Eases

suspense and reveals the outcome of climax. Shows how the main characters resolve conflict.For example: The game

maker decides that both Katniss and Peeta can be winners of the games.

Plot Elements Resolution/

Denouncement: Reveals the final outcome and ties up loose ends.Katniss and Peeta

have their final interviews and are able to return home.

Foreshadowing

Writer gives hints or clues in early scenes to suggest events that will occur later.

What does it do?

How can you recognize it?

Flashbacks

Interrupt the main action to describe earlier events

Shows how past events led up to the present situation

Provides background information about a character or event