Story Structure
Discover the essential elements of story structure through the engaging metaphor of a roller coaster. This guide outlines the key components of storytelling: Exposition introduces the setting, characters, and basic conflict. Rising Action builds tension with roadblocks and complications that prevent resolution. The Climax is the peak of suspense where the conflict becomes clear. Falling Action explores the consequences of the climax, leading to the Resolution where the conflict concludes, though lingering issues may remain. Perfect for aspiring writers and storytelling enthusiasts!
Story Structure
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Presentation Transcript
Exposition • Commonly called the introduction • Introduced to: • Setting • Characters • Basic conflict
Rising Action • Road blocks or complications • Prevent a character from solving the conflict • Major events that happen in the story
Climax Point of greatest suspense Something happens that reveals how the conflict will turn out
Falling Action All of the effects of the climax
Resolution • The final part of the story • How is the conflict resolved? • The conflict ends BUT the problem is NOT always settled