Dramatic Structure
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Transcript of Dramatic Structure
Dramatic Structure Please title a new page in the “Literary Terms” section of your notebook “Dramatic Structure” and copy all of the following information
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution
Setting: Where, When, & Why
Main characters: Protagonist:
Method of Char.Antagonist:
Method of Char. Basic plot:
Main conflict: Describe plot eventChar. vs. ____
External or internal
Turning point: Describe plot development
Plot development: leading toward
resolution
Main conflict resolved:Describe plot developmentProtagonist’s role in
resolution
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ExpositionSettingWhere = geographic locationWhen = date, season, time of dayWhy = the situation in which the story is set (context)
Main Characters Protagonist/Name (Flat, Round, Dynamic, Static) Antagonist/Name (Flat, Round,Dynamic, Static)
Basic Plot (Describe in 10 words or less)
Rising ActionMain conflict is introduced (describe event in 10 words or less)Indicate type of conflictInternal conflict or External?
Character vs. characterCharacter vs. natureCharacter vs. society
ClimaxTurning Point (describe in 10 words or less the event where the plot took the story in another direction)May also be the event that involves the point of greatest tension or crisis
Falling ActionMinor plot developments are resolved (describe event in 10 words or less)
ResolutionMain conflict is resolved (describe event in 10 words or less)Resolution must involve the protagonist or it is not the resolution
DirectionsCreate the chart just like it looks on slide 2Follow directions for each individual aspect of Dramatic Structure by giving all needed infoDo not use lined paper Must be colorfulSee example on the web page
How to Grade Dramatic Structure
Exposition
Setting = When = 2 points. Where = 2points. Why (context) = 2 points. Main Characters = Protagonist (+2), Name
(+2), Method (+2). Antagonist (+2), Name (+2), Method (+2). Plot = If less than 10 words, +2 points. If more than 10 words, +1 points.
Rising ActionMain conflict = If less than 10 words, +10 points. If
more than 10 words, +1 point.Type of conflict = 10 points
ClimaxTurning Point = If less than 10 words, +20 points. If more than 10 words, +10 points.
Falling ActionMinor Plot Development = If less than 10 words, +20 points. If more than 10 words, +10 points.
ResolutionResolution = If less than 10 words, +20 points. If more than 10 words, +5 points. Must state how protagonist is
involved!
DirectionsCreate the chart just like it looks on slide 2Follow directions for each individual aspect of Dramatic Structure by giving all needed infoDo not use lined paper Must be colorfulSee example on the web page