The Arrangement of Events in a Story

By Prof. Jonathan Acua, M. Ed.

Sequence of Events How are the events organized?

Choose at least one though you can also choose more than one.
Linear/chronological Mixed sequence
Broken/rearranged Other:
Cause/effect pattern
Justify your answer:

Plots Actions & Events What actions does the plot include?
Long, detailed actions Omission of action episodes
Short, shallow events Other:

Justify your answer:

Type of Struggle Present in the Plot What kind of conflict can we identify?
Nature vs. Individual Individual vs. Self
Society vs. Individual Gender abuses
Individual vs. Individual Racial problems
Other:
Justify your answer:

Elements Present in the Plot Elements Missing in the Plot

Exposition Exposition
Clear statement of conflict Clear statement of conflict
Gradual intensification of conflict Gradual intensification of conflict
One single climax One single climax
Multi-climatically Multi-climatically
Falling action Falling action
Resolution Resolution
Presence of an epiphany Presence of an epiphany
Justify your answer:
 Interrelatedness of Plot How do all pieces of the story fit?
Yes No Characters fit the events included all along the plot.
Why do you think so?

Yes No The development of the storys plot suits the theme.

Why do you think so?

Yes No The setting contributes to the plots development.

Why do you think so?

Yes No The narrative voice present in the story relate to the

narration of the plot.
Why do you think so?

Personal Notes on the storys plot: