Course 6—Lecture

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LitCourse 6
How to Read: Plot

Plot—not as easy as it looks

Storytelling is an art, and much depends on plot, the way events in a story unfold. In this course, we'll examine basic plot conventions, which authors follow to construct their stories. We'll look at . . .

Structure–the shape of a plot
Chronology—the timeline of events
Conflict—the element that creates tension
Revelation—the information revealed to readers.

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