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Plot 플롯 The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. Conforming to the story’s guideline, it takes readers from the beginning to the end. Literary Focus STRUCTURE OF A PLOT Introduction Beginning of the story that introduces setting, characters, and conflict Rising Action Events before the climax; characters attempt to solve the problem, but fail Climax The turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest point of tension Falling Action Action and events that occur after the climax Conclusion End of the story where the conflicts or problems are solved Plot is people. Everything else is tools. by F. Scott Fitzgerald This quote emphasizes that, in storyte ll ing, characters are the centra l focus of the p l ot, and everything e l se—such as settings and events—functions as too l s to deve l op and enhance their stories. “ ” 126 I LESSON 5 Drama