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how a story is structured
Exposition
Plot – Exposition

Also known as the
introduction

The setting (place) and
main characters (people)
are introduced

Sets the foundation for the
story
We are introduced to Forks,
Washington and meet Bella and
Edward.
Exposition
What
information does
the author give
you at the start of
the story?
We learn that Bella is new in town and
that the Cullens are seen as kind of
strange.
Conflict
Plot - Conflict

The problem in the text

The reason there is a story

Gets everything started
Conflict
What types of
conflict are
present in the
story?
Which is most
important, as you
go through it?
Edward saves Bella’s life– he stops a
vehicle from hitting her.
Bella and Edward struggle with their
attraction to one another.
Plot – Rising Action


Events leading to the climax
of the story
Important details are
revealed during this part
Another vampire coven moves in; one
of them (James) is intrigued by Bella
and wants to kill her.
Rising Action
What event in
the rising action
drew you most in
as a reader? Why?
Bella is sent elsewhere, but gets a call
from James saying he’s got her mother.
Climax
Plot – Climax

The turning point in the
story

The point at which
everything changes for the
main character

Usually the exciting part
Bella surrenders herself and James
attacks her.
Climax
This is usually the
most exciting or
suspenseful part
of the story
Edward, and the other Cullens, defeat
James in a large fight, but Bella is
poisoned and dying.
Plot – Falling Action

Events after the climax

Important details dealing
with the conflict/climax
happen here

Leads to the resolution
Edward resists his urge to turn Bella
and saves her life by sucking the
poison from her blood.
Falling Action
How’s the action
here different
from the rising
action or climax?
Bella goes to the hospital and then
decides to go with Edward to the
prom.
Resolution
Plot – Resolution

The solution to the conflict

The ending of the
story/text

A resolution that ends in
death for the main
characters is a
catastrophe
Bella goes to the prom with Edward
and asks if she can become a vampire.
Resolution
What does the
author make you
think or feel?
Was everything
wrapped up?
(It is NOT a catastrophe because Bella
and Edward do not die at the end)
Climax
Exposition
Conflict
Resolution
Plot – Exposition

Also known as the
introduction

The setting (place) and
main characters (people)
are introduced

Sets the foundation for the
story
Exposition
What
information does
the writer give
you at the start of
the story?
We are introduced to Rainsford,
Whitney, and Ship-Trap Island.
Plot - Conflict

The main problem in the
text

The reason there is a story

Gets everything started
Conflict
What types of
conflict are
present in the
story? How did
you identify
them?
Rainsford falls off the boat and lands
on Ship-Trap Island.
Plot – Rising Action


Events leading to the climax
of the story
Important details
Rainsford meets up with General
Zaroff at a dangerous mansion.
Rising Action
What event in
the rising action
drew you most in
as a reader?
The General tells us that he hunts people
and invites Rainsford to come along.
Plot – Climax

The turning point in the
story

The point at which
everything changes for the
main character

Usually the exciting part
Rainsford refuses to come on the hunt
and finds out that he will be hunted.
Climax
This is often
considered the
most exciting or
suspenseful part
of the story
Rainsford runs into the jungle and
begins to match wits with Zaroff.
Plot – Falling Action

Events after the climax

Important details

Leads to the resolution
Rainsford sets traps that kill both Ivan
and a bloodhound.
Falling Action
In what way is the
action in this part
of the story
different from the
first part?
Rainsford jumps into the ocean.
Plot – Resolution

The solution to the conflict

The ending of the
story/text

A resolution that ends in
death for the main
characters is a
catastrophe
Rainsford shows up and challenges
Zaroff to a fight. The winner sleeps in
a bed and the loser is fed to the dogs.
Resolution
How does this
part of the story
make you feel?
Was it all
wrapped up?
What else could
the author do?
(It is NOT a catastrophe because
Rainsford does not die)