Plotting the Story

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What is the purpose of a plot in a story?

The purpose of a plot in a story is to engage the audience and drive the narrative forward.

What is the definition of a plot?

A plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

What are the three main parts of a plot?

The three main parts of a plot are the beginning, middle, and end.

What is the role of the protagonist in a plot?

The protagonist is the main character in a plot and drives the story forward. Signup and view all the answers

How does plot structure in storytelling generally remain the same?

Plot structures in storytelling generally remain the same with a beginning, middle, and end. Signup and view all the answers

Why is plot important in storytelling?

Plot is important in storytelling because it engages the audience and gives the characters something to do. Signup and view all the answers

What are the five stages of a traditional Hollywood film plot?

Equilibrium, Disequilibrium, Causality, Climax, Resolution/Denouement Signup and view all the answers

What is the 3-act structure commonly used in Hollywood film plots?

The 3-act structure consists of the 'boy meets girl' (equilibrium), 'boy loses girl' (disequilibrium), and 'boy gets girl back' (resolution/new equilibrium) stages. Signup and view all the answers

In the plot of Grease, what happens at the end of Act II?

Sandy leaves the car in tears after Danny makes an inappropriate pass. Signup and view all the answers

How does Danny try to change his life in order to win back Sandy in Grease?

Danny tries to go from a bad boy greaser to a jock. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the end of Act III in Grease?

Danny and Sandy confess their love to each other in song and reunite with a kiss in front of the whole school. Signup and view all the answers

In the story of The Three Little Pigs, what material does the third pig use to build his house?

The third pig builds his house out of bricks. Signup and view all the answers

What is plot?

Plot is the sequence of events in a story that cause one event to lead to another. Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-traditional plot?

A non-traditional plot is a plot structure where the events are not told in a straight (linear) line. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of a plot structure?

The three components of a plot structure are the beginning, the middle, and the end. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plot in a story?

The purpose of plot is to show how the sequences of events in a story affect each other. Signup and view all the answers

Can plots be told in a non-linear order?

Yes, some plots, like in the movie Pulp Fiction, can be told out of order. Signup and view all the answers

How can spectators make sense of a non-linear plot?

Spectators can put the pieces of a non-linear plot together in order themselves to make sense of the narrative. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plot in creating a new equilibrium?

Plot is responsible for resolving conflicts and creating a new equilibrium in a story. Signup and view all the answers