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Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution or

Denouement (day - new - mon)

Subplot

Literary Plot Diagram

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)

(8)(6) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Fiction

(A) Analyze linear plot development (e.g., conflict, rising action, falling action, resolution, subplots) to determine whether and how conflicts are resolved.

Freytag's Pyramid

  • The turning point of the story

  • Often results in a change for the main character

  • Often the most exciting part of the story
  • Eases suspense

  • Reveals how the main character begins to resolve the conflict
  • Shows how the conflict unfolds and becomes more complicated

  • Builds suspense

An additional story line to the main plot.

Subplots can:

ENHANCE your main story plot

UPSET the main story plot

SET-UP your main story plot

MIRROR OPPOSITE of your main story plot

  • Resolves the conflict

  • Ties up loose ends

  • Sometimes offers an unexpected twist

Revealing a

Backstory

Ex: Used to give the audience information about specific characters

Other purposes for a subplot:

Love Story

Ex: Superhero or action movies often have a romantic subplot

  • prove your protagonist’s life
  • weave into the situation
  • take the pressure off the story
  • add complexity
  • reveal growth and change
  • flesh out the story
  • provide context
  • add to tension/suspense
  • deepen characters or theme
  • drive the story
  • Introduces the setting and the characters

  • Sets up or hints at the conflict
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