ELEMENT

S OF A
PLOT
By the end of the lesson, learners are expected
to:

●Define the parts of a plot;

●Present the plot of a short story
using plot diagram; and
●Recognize the importance of
identifying the plot of a short story.
 PLOT
● A plot is the sequence of events
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that make up a story.

● It typically includes the

introduction of characters and
setting, the development of
conflict, the climax or turning
point, and the resolution of the
conflict.
 • In this part,
authors usually
EXPOSITION introduce the major
OR INITIAL characters and
ACTION setting to the
reader.
EXAMPLE:
Long, long ago a poor farmer and his
aged, widowed mother lived humbly
and happily at the foot of the mountain
of Shinano.
● This is the part when
tension starts to build.
● It usually involves RISING
facing and conquering
minor conflicts, which ACTION
is what keeps the plot
moving forward.
EXAMPLE:
However, their governor gave strict
orders to immediately put to death all
the aged people. Since the farmer love
his mother, he decided to hide her on
the mountain.
 • This is the “peak” of
the plot or the highest
point of interest
where all the tensions
CLIMAX of the rising action
lead to the success or
failure of the hero.
EXAMPLE:
As they reach the mountain, the
mother reveals her wisdom and love
for her son, leading him to realize the
value of life and the importance of
respecting the elderly.
● This is when the
tension lessens and
starts bringing the FALLING
action to a close. ACTION
EXAMPLE:
The governor demanded that his
subject should present him with a rope
of ashes. The aged mother told his son
what to do, so the son followed her
instructions and present a rope of
ashes.
 • This is the
RESOLUTION conclusion or
OR ending of a
DENOUEMENT
story.
EXAMPLE:
The cruel law was abolished then the
son and his mother lived peacefully in
exile, with the son learning the
importance f compassion and respect
for the elderly.
 WHAT ELEMENT
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OF THE PLOT IS
THIS?
 It shows the highest
point of interest,
suspense, and turning
point of the story.
CLIMAX
 It provides information
about the characters and
the setting.
EXPOSITION/
INITIAL
 It shows how
things ends up in
the story.
RESOLUTION/
DENOUEMENT
 It introduces and
develops conflict, or the
main problem faced by
the character.
RISING
ACTION
 It shows how the
character solved the
conflict or the
problem.
FALLING
ACTION
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TYPES OF
CONFLIC
T
 By the end of the lesson, learners are expected
to:

●define the types of conflict;

●analyze the conflict presented in a
story; and
●recognize the importance of identifying
the conflict of a literary text.
 CHARACTER vs.
CHARACTER
It is the conflict of the story
in which the struggle
between the protagonist and
the antagonist.
EXAMPLE:
The author illustrates man vs.
man conflict when Rama fought
against Ravana who abducted
Sita.
CHARACTER vs.
SELF
It takes place within the
character himself.
EXAMPLE:
Dasharatha had a conflict
within himself in his decision to
set Rama into banishment even
against his own will.
 CHARACTER vs.
SOCIETY
It occurs when the character has
a conflict with the government,
cultural, or societal tradition.
EXAMPLE:
The author shows man vs. society
when everyone including the band of
monkeys fought against Ravana to
save Sita.
 CHARACTER vs.
SUPERNATURAL
It happens when the protagonist
faces a struggle against a god,
gods, and supernatural forces.
EXAMPLE:
The author depicts man vs.
supernatural type of conflict when
Rama and Lakshmana fought against
Rakshasas or the evil creature.
“ WHAT TYPE OF
CONFLICT IS
THIS?
CHARACTER
vs.
SOCIETY
 CHARACTER
vs.
SUPERNATURAL
CHARACTER
vs.
SELF
CHARACTER
vs.
CHARACTER