What historical context is referenced in the study of story structure?
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Aristotle's Poetics.
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What historical context is referenced in the study of story structure?
Aristotle's Poetics.
What typically happens during the climax of a story?
Things go from good to bad.
What is story structure?
The organizational framework for a story.
What is the first stage of Freytag's Pyramid?
The Rise.
What did Freytag analyze?
Classical Greek tragedies and Shakespeare’s tragic plays.
What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?
To build tension and suspense leading up to the climax.
What are the key elements to consider at the start of a story?
When it happened, where it happened, and who was there.
In what year was Freytag's Pyramid introduced?
What causes the tragedy in Aristotle's dramatic structure?
A character flaw.
What narrative technique does Aristotle advise against in plays?
No 'flashbacks' or moving around in time.
What is suspense in storytelling?
The feeling of excitement or nervousness when waiting for something to happen and being uncertain about the outcome.
What does the inciting incident initiate?
A chain reaction of events, leading to a conflict or journey.
Why is character development important in storytelling?
It helps the audience connect emotionally and understand motivations.
What follows the exposition in the dramatic arc?
Rising action, where conflicts begin to develop.
Which famous play by Shakespeare did Freytag analyze?
Romeo and Juliet.
What type of tension involves solving a problem?
Task tension.
What is the inciting incident?
The event that sets the story in motion and introduces the main conflict.
What type of relationship does Aristotle emphasize between events in a play?
A cause and effect relationship.
What is the importance of the message in a story?
To convey how it will affect the audience.
What is a flashback in a narrative?
The introduction of a past event into a story.
What is the starting point of the Dramatic Arc called?
Inciting incident.
What is tension in storytelling?
Plot actions that evoke emotions.
What begins as a result of the exciting force in Freytag's Pyramid?
A conflict or journey.
What characterizes the Rise in a story according to Freytag's Pyramid?
A lot of action happens and it includes the most important parts of the story.
What happens during the resolution of the Dramatic Arc?
The conflict is resolved, leading to a happy or unhappy ending.
What tragic events occur as a result of the family feud?
Families fight and people are killed.
What is resolution in story structure?
The part where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.
What is Freytag's Pyramid?
A commonly used story structure for both tragedy and comedy.
What typically follows the climax in Freytag's Pyramid?
The results of the climax.
How does Freytag's Pyramid suggest the complexity of scenes and characters?
It often involves fewer scenes and fewer characters.
What is the central conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
A family feud.
What is the climax in the dramatic arc?
The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
What comes after the climax in the dramatic arc?
Falling action, where the consequences of the climax unfold.
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or solution.
What type of tension raises the question 'What is happening?'
Mystery tension.
What is the climax in a story?
The turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.
What is the climax in Freytag's Pyramid?
A turning point that determines the ending.
What does Freytag's Pyramid describe in storytelling?
The structure of a narrative, including the return or fall after the climax.
What are other terms used for story structure?
Narrative structure or dramatic structure.
What are the main components of the Dramatic Arc?
Introduction, rising action, climax, resolution, falling action, and inciting incident.
Can you use any story structure for your personal story?
Yes, you can use any story structure that fits your personal story.
What are the types of tension related to relationships?
Blossoming love and arguments.
What is the role of the resolution in the Dramatic Arc?
To provide closure and resolve the conflicts presented in the story.
What can occur during the falling action of the Dramatic Arc?
It can include new conflicts or plot twists.
How does rising action contribute to a story?
It builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.
What is the turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak?
Climax.
What does the term 'catastrophe' refer to in Freytag's Pyramid?
Final failure or devastation.
What is Freytag's Pyramid?
A story model that introduced many familiar concepts and terms.
What elements contribute to understanding a story's development?
Conflict, resolution, and character growth.
Are there different models of story structure?
Yes, there are many different models and variations throughout history and in different cultures.
What is a possible element that may occur after the climax in Freytag's Pyramid?
A moment of final suspense.
What occurs at the climax of a story?
The turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.
What defines the rising action in a story?
The transition from no problem to a problem.
What does surprise tension involve?
New events and plot twists.
What is the outcome of Juliet's faked death?
Romeo kills himself, and Juliet kills herself afterward.
What are the main components of Freytag's Pyramid?
Introduction, Setting, Characters, Mood.
How can one assess the development of a story?
By analyzing the plot progression and character arcs.
Who was Gustav Freytag?
A German novelist and playwright.
What occurs during the Rise in Freytag's Pyramid?
An 'exciting force' or key event happens.
What is the structure of Freytag's Pyramid?
It consists of five acts (or parts).
What occurs at the climax of the Dramatic Arc?
The highest point of action where all major conflict comes together.
What marks the start of a conflict in the dramatic arc?
The introduction of a challenge or problem that characters must face.
What are the types of conflict commonly found in stories?
Types include man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. society, man vs. nature, and man vs. fate.
What is the purpose of an attention getter in a story?
To capture the audience's attention.
What is the term used to describe the 'exciting force' in storytelling?
Inciting incident, also referred to as 'start' in this class.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something that the character does not.
What elements are emphasized in the study of story structure?
Tension and suspense.
Are the terms 'tension' and 'suspense' used interchangeably?
Yes, in this class, the difference isn't considered important.
What happens during the resolution phase of the dramatic arc?
Conflicts and tensions resolve.
What type of marriage is Juliet facing?
An arranged marriage.
What is the final step in the dramatic arc?
Resolution, where the story concludes and conflicts are resolved.
What happens after the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
The families learn what happened, the feud ends, and the families are punished.
What section concludes the story and ties up loose ends?
Resolution.
What is a key aspect to appreciate in a story?
Character development and emotional engagement.
What are the main components of the Dramatic Arc?
Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What occurs during the rising action in the dramatic arc?
Tension and suspense build, and complications can arise.
What are the main components of the Dramatic Arc?
Introduction, rising action, climax, resolution, falling action.
What is the inciting incident in the Dramatic Arc?
The start of the story that sets the conflict in motion.
What is the main focus of Aristotle's Poetics?
Ideas about the 'proper' dramatic structure of a play.
What do Romeo and Juliet do after falling in love?
They marry.
What part of the story introduces the main conflict?
Start of a conflict.
What are the three main components of a play according to Aristotle?
Beginning, Middle, End.
What is backstory in storytelling?
A story that tells what led up to the main story or plot.
What is the dramatic arc?
A refined model of story structure that is very common today.
What is the first step in the dramatic arc?
Exposition, where the setting and characters are introduced.
What is the climax in the dramatic arc?
The peak of tension and conflict in the story.
What motivates Romeo's actions in the play?
He is lovesick.
What is the basic framework of story structure?
It typically includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What role does conflict play in a story?
Conflict drives the narrative and creates tension, engaging the audience.
What happens during the falling action?
The events following the climax that lead towards the resolution.
What emotional responses does Aristotle aim to evoke in the audience?
Pity or fear.
What occurs during the inciting incident?
Something happens that causes the protagonist to react.
How do tension and suspense affect the audience?
They capture and keep the audience's attention.
How was Freytag's Pyramid revised?
It was updated to better fit the structure of stories.
What emotions can tension evoke in a story?
Fear, worry, anxiety, and stress.
What occurs during the falling action in the dramatic arc?
Conflict and tensions resolve, but new conflicts and plot twists can introduce tension and suspense.
What is the simple plot structure described by Aristotle?
A man moving from prosperity to tragedy.
What questions should be addressed in the resolution of a story?
Why did it change me and how did it change me?
What section of the story builds tension and develops the plot?
Rising action.
What part of the story follows the climax and begins to resolve the conflict?
Falling action.
