Plot Diagram for Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day"
Glide: 2
Exposition
I think the sun is a flower...
The exposition introduces us to the story, and we learn elements of the story including characters, setting and basic plot. In this story, the exposition tells us that the children are waiting for the rain to stop and for the sun to come out, because that happens once every seven years. We also meet Margot, and how she doesn't fit in with the rest of the class.
Glide: 3
Rising Action
Nothing's happening today Is it?
Oh, but... but this is the day
The rising action leads up to the climax of the story, and creates suspense and drama in a story. The rising climax in this story shows tension between William and Margot, with him picking on her. We also learn more about Margot's backstory, and why the sun means so much to her.
Glide: 4
Climax
.
Let me out....
Meanwhile...
The climax is a point of high tension or drama in a story, and can often be a turning point in the story. The climax in this story stars with Margot being shoved in the closet, and then the rest of the kids going outside to play outside in the sun before it goes away.
Glide: 5
Falling Action
The falling action takes place right after the climax, and it is where the tension from the rising action and climax starts to dwindle. The falling action in this story is when the rain starts again, ending the kids' time in the sun. They remember that it won't happen again for another seven years, so they are all sad that they will have to wait so long.
Glide: 6
Resolution
Margot.
Well...?
The resolution is where the problem or tension in the story is resolved. The resolution in this story happens when the children come back inside, and they remember that Margot was in the closet. They then let her out of the closet.