What is a plot diagram?

a device that helps visualize a story's plot structure

the five elements of plot that stories usually include

a device that helps understand a story's theme

the outline a writer makes before they begin writing

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A plot diagram is a device that helps visualize a story's plot structure. It typically illustrates the five elements of plot—exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution—providing a clear framework for understanding how a story unfolds.