…is a pyramid organizational tool which is used to map the events in a story & allows readers to visualize the key features of stories.

…is a pyramid organizational tool which is used to map the events in a story & allows readers to visualize the key features of stories.

Plot Diagram

Where the setting, the characters & conflict are introduced. The beginning of the story.

The series of events in a story that leads to the climax. Tension is built here. Majority of the action takes

place here.

THE MOST EXCITING PART OF THE STORY. Where the major conflict between the

antagonist and protagonist is resolved.

Usually short; where the author ties up the loose ends of a story. Final questions answered.

The very end of a story. The final result.