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Plot Structure
Narrative
hook
EXPOSITION (“to expose / explain”)
• Introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation.
• An example we all know…Cinderella!
We meet Cinderella, her father, her stepmother, and the stepsisters.
The story takes place in a lovely kingdom far far away,
primarily in Cinderella’s family home.
Do YOU remember the basic situation?
NARRATIVE HOOK• The point where the
author captures the
audience’s
attention/interest in
the story
• Author “HOOKS” the
reader!
RISING ACTION (struggle/conflict)
• Introduces and develops the central conflict.
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• 1- Cinderella wants to go to the ball, but her stepmother prevents her from going.
• 2- However, her fairy godmother appears and magically creates a gorgeous gown, a carriage, and servants.
• 3- Cinderella must return by midnight, though, or the beautiful items her fairy godmother has given her will be transformed back to their original state.
CLIMAX (or Turning Point)
• The highest point of interest or suspense.
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• Cinderella dances with Prince Charming at the ball, and
he falls in love with her. As the clock strikes midnight,
Cinderella runs away and leaves only her glass slipper!
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FALLING ACTION• Leads to the resolution of the conflict.
(These events happen as a result of the Climax!)
• 1- Prince Charming searches for Cinderella.
• 2- Many girls try to fit their feet into the glass slipper, but all fail.
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RESOLUTION / Denouement
• (How is it RESOLVED?)
• The end of the central conflict.
• Cinderella finally fits the glass slipper onto her
foot. Prince Charming and she get married and
live happily ever after.
POP Quiz!Draw a pyramid on the back of your paper and label every part.
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