Plot and Setting

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Plot and Setting

• Identifying the plot and its effect on a story.

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Four Parts of a Plot

• Basic Situation
• Complications
• Climax
• Resolution

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Basic Situation

• What is the main point of the story?
• What is the main problem or conflict in the story?

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Complications

• What are the events in the story, in
  chronological order?
• What are the conflicts in the story?

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Climax

• What is the breaking point?

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Resolution

• How was the conflict solved?
• What happens after the climax?

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What is the effect of the plot?

• Outlines the story
• Creates the mood or tone
• Creates the atmosphere and environment

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Application

• Read the short story, Eleven, and map out the
  four parts of the plot using the plot chart as a
  guide.
• After you have the story mapped out, discuss in
  groups the effect the plot has on the story.
  Write some notes of your discussion.

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Plot Chart
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Discussion Responses

• (Possible Responses)
• The plot tells us what type of environment the
  main character is struggling in.
• The plot tells us what the conflict is and who is
  involved.
• The plot and setting let the reader know where
  the character is coming from it provides
  background information.