LESSON OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lessons students should be able to;

Define what is the meaning of
plot and resolution

Explain the diffrence between

plot and story

Discuss the Plot

structures by Freytag's
pyramid
 3. PLOT
A plot is a causal sequence of events, the why" for
the things that happen in the story. The plot draws
the reader into the characters’ lives and helps the
reader understand the choices that the characters
make. Its structure is the way in which the story
elements are arranged. Writers vary structure
depending on the needs of the story. For example,
in a mystery, the author will withhold plot
exposition until later in the story.
ELEMENTS OF THE PLOT

The plot of a story must include the following elements:

1. CAUSATIONS
2. CHARACTHERS
3. CONFLICT
Plot Structures: Freytag’s Pyramid

Freytag’s Pyramid builds upon Aristotle’s Poetics by expanding

the structural elements of plot. This pyramid consists of five
discrete parts:

1. EXPOSITION
2. RISING ACTION
3. CLIMAX
4. FALLING ACTION
8 Types of Plot
Certain types of plot recur throughout literature, especially in genre fiction. These stories
build upon the previously mentioned plot devices, and they have their own tropes and
archetypes which the author must fill to tell a complete story.
The plot of a story might take the following shapes:
1. Plot of a story: QUEST
2. Plot of a Story: TRAGEDY
3. Plot of a Story: RAGS AND RICHES
4. Plot of a Story: STORY WITHIN THE STORY
5. Plot of a Story: PARALLEL PLOT
6. Plot of a Story: REBLLION AGAINST THE ONE
7. Plot of a Story: ANTI CLIMAX
8. Plot of a Story: VOYAGE AND RETURN
Plot vs. Story
What is the difference between plot vs. story? The two terms are often
used interchangeably, and indeed, something that affects the plot will
usually affect the story. But, the two do not share the same precise
definitions.

Plot definition: The story’s series of events. Think of plot as the story’s
skeleton: it defines the What, When, and Where of the story, which allows
for everything else (like characters and themes) to develop. What happens
(and what is the cause-and-effect), when does it happen, and where is it
happening?
Story definition: The entirety of the work, including its conflicts, themes,
and messages. In addition to plot, the story answers questions of Who,
Why, and How. Who is involved (and who are they psychologically), why
does this conflict happen, and how do the characters resolve the conflict?
Plot vs. Story Venn
Diagram
4. RESULOTION
What is the Resolution?
The resolution, also known as the denouement, is
the conclusion of the story’s plot. It’s where any
unanswered questions are answered, or “loose
ends are tied.” Interestingly the phrase
denouement comes from the French word
dénouement meaning “to untie.” A story with a
complete ending is said to have a strong
resolution.