Lesson 5: Plot in a Narrative

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.)