Understanding how a story's structure affects interpretations

This AP English Literature study guide covers plot and structure, focusing on how authors use these elements to create meaning. It explores various plot structures (chronological, non-chronological, linear, cyclical, episodic, and subplot) and dramatic situations (tragedy, comedy, romance, adventure, mystery, and fantasy). The guide also emphasizes the importance of sequencing and its impact on the reader's interpretation. Finally, it provides exam tips, practice questions, and a scoring breakdown for free-response questions related to plot and structure analysis.