A discussion on the concept of a

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A presentation by Group 5.
 What is a PLOT?
The plot is the way an author creates and organizes a
chain of events in a narrative. In short, plot is the
foundation of a story. Some describe it as the "what" of a
text (whereas the characters are the "who" and the theme
is the "why"). It serves as the “backbone” of the story.

Authors typically develop their plots in ways that are most likely
to pique the reader’s interest and keep them invested in the story.

Chronologically accurate.
The plot must follow a logical, enticing format Purposefully intriguing.

01 that draws the reader in. Plot differs from

"story" in that it highlights a specific and 02 In order for a story or text to be
interesting enough to read, an

purposeful cause-and-effect relationship exciting but meaningful plot

between a sequence of major events in the should be used by the author.

narrative.
 Plot Structure!
All plots follow a logical organization with
1. Introduction
a beginning, middle, and end—but
there’s a lot more to the basic plot 2. Rising action
structure than just this. Generally 3. Climax
speaking, every plot has these five 4. Falling action
elements in this order: 5. Resolution
INTRODUCTION

01 The first part of the plot establishes the

main characters/protagonists and setting.
We get to know who’s who, as well as
when and where the story takes place.
FALLING ACTION
RISING ACTION This is when the tension has been released

02 In this part of the plot, the primary

conflict is introduced (if it hasn’t been
04 and the story begins to wind down. We start
to see the results of the climax and the main
characters’ actions and get a sense of what
already) and is built upon to create
tension both within the story and the this means for them and the world they
reader, who should ideally be feeling inhabit.
more and more drawn to the text.
RESOLUTION
CLIMAX / TURNING POINT
Arguably the most important part of a story, 05 This final plot point is when everything
has been wrapped up and the new
03 the climax is the biggest plot point, which
puts our characters in a situation wherein a
choice must be made that will affect the rest
world—and the new sense of normalcy
for the characters—has been
established.
of the story.

Types of Plots
TRAGEDY
In a tragedy, your main
character should undergo a
major change of fortune —
almost always from good to
bad, happy to sad.
REBIRTH
The rebirth style of plot follows
a character’s transformation
from bad to good.
There are so many different plots that you can focus your story around. As
you write your story, a plot may suddenly enter your mind to include in what
you are writing. You may wish to choose from a few different plot types as a
general overriding theme to the story. A few different types of plots to
consider are a tragedy, comedy, hero’s journey, fairy tale, rags to riches,
rebirth, good vs. bad, and voyage and return.
HERO’S RAGS TO
COMEDY
JOURNEY RICHES
A comedy is a work in which The classic fairy tale follows a simple rags-
In a “hero’s journey,” the hero of a
the hero and heroine are to-riches plot: the protagonist is
story must undergo two things:
destined to be together, but downtrodden, impoverished, or otherwise
recognition and reversal of a
something is preventing them struggling, and through a series of events
situation.
from doing so. achieves success.
OVERCOMING VOYAGE
THE AND
MONSTER RETURN
Otherwise known as the good versus evil This plot is a simple point A to point B
plot, this type of story features a protagonist and back to point A plot.
(good) fighting an antagonist (evil).
 What makes a plot interesting?
Plot has many moving parts --- Incidents and elaborations, causes and
effects, doubling back and forecasting approaching events. Plot introduces T
connection or causality, therefore shape and form. Plot is manifold,
inexhaustibly ingenious, endless in connections and causalities and A
complications. Your story’s plot describes the events rather than defining R
them; you’re not writing down events, dialog, or flowery descriptions in a
vacuum. Everything you write for your story feeds into the other elements, G
coming out the other side with a story. E
M A R K E T
Key Characteristics of a Plot
Aside from the 6 elements that make up a plot structure mentioned beforehand, there are also quite a
few other key points to making a plot worth the read..

interesting
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purposeful organized

 Captivates the readers;  Should be arranged in an

pulls them and not bores
them.
 Has a sense of direction,
driving the reader through
a rollercoaster of emotions
/ an adventure.
 Intriguing --- leaving the
reader’s mind running with
thoughts and questions.
 Gives an impactful orderly and
lesson to the reader, a chronologically accurate
bright but witty idea. context to make the story
 Helps build up the main make sense.
idea of the story in
order for the reader to
fully comprehend the
message.
 In summary, a plot gives the story form and cohesion as it gives the events a
proper sequence and a structure for the reader to pace through. The plot will act like the
skeletal framework of the story, presenting events, causes and effects. To wrap things up,
without a plot, the story will fail to engage the audience and also fail to develop the story
from beginning to end, making a plot essential to Narrative Literature. And finally, that
concludes our discussion on the use and concept of a plot in a short story. Thank you!

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