Plots

Without cause and effect there is no plot. Without cause and effect, events are simply episodic happenings.

Plot

• Plot refers to a chain of related events.

• Exposition lays the groundwork for the plot.

• Setting is time and place.

• Rising action involves complications and difficulties.

• Climax is the high point of suspense.

• The falling action is anything that occurs as a result of the climax.

• Denouement is wrapping everything up.