Plot

• Plot


  The sequence of events that shape the story. It organizes real life experiences into a structured narrative
• Circle plot


  Ends where it begins
• Fragmented narrative


  Jumps between different timelines
• Parallel stories


  Two or more narratives running simultaneously
• Thematic structure


  Events are organized around the central theme rather than time
• Conflict 


  Common element of plot which is the challenge or problem driving the story
• Tension


  Common element of plot that keeps readers invested in what happens next
• Resolution


  Common elements of plot that explains what is learned or how things change
• Emotional arc


  Common element of plot that explains the shifts in feelings and insights throughout the story