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Lesson 5: Plot in a Narrative


Key Concepts:

_______________ refers to the main events or action in a narrative.

In a _______________ plot, events move in time order or in a straight line. In a _______________ plot, events do NOT move in time order or in a straight line.

What do authors use to indicate a change in time or setting or a progression in the plot of a story?


If an author chooses to use multiple plot lines, the plot lines should be _______________ _______________.

Using the diagram below, label the elements of plot. Watch this short video if you need a refresher.




















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GPT-4o mini
Lesson 5: Plot in a Narrative

Key Concepts:

**Plot** refers to the main events or action in a narrative.

In a **chronological** plot, events move in time order or in a straight line. In a **non-linear** plot, events do NOT move in time order or in a straight line.

What do authors use to indicate a change in time or setting or a progression in the plot of a story? **Transitions**.

If an author chooses to use multiple plot lines, the plot lines should be **carefully integrated**.

Using the diagram below, label the elements of plot. Watch this short video if you need a refresher.

(Please insert the diagram here.)