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NameDatePlot The sequence of events in a literary work is called the plot. Plot involves the main characters,who are involved in a conflict, or struggle, between opposing forces. In an external conflict.the main character struggles against an outside force. In an internal conOict, a characterstruggles against himself or herself.The plot begins with an exposition that introduces the setting. characters, and the basicsituation. This is followed by the rising action, the events that develop and intensify the conflict.These events lead to the climax. the point of highest interest. The climax is followed bythe falling action, the events that lead to the resolution, or end, of the stOIY.DIRECTIONS: Answer these questions about the plot of a specific selection.Selection title:Author:1. Who are the major characters? ________________________2. What conflict do these characters face? ____________________3. Is this conflict internal or external? Explain. __________________4. What is the basic situation introduced in the exposition? _____________5. On another sheet of paper, briefly summarize the events in the rising action in the order inwhich they occur.6. What is the climax.? ____________________________7. On another sheet of paper, briefly describe the events in the falling action in the order inwhich they occur.8. Whatistheresolution?____________________________9. How is the major character affected by the resolution? ______________© Prentice-Hall, Inc. 13