Freytag's Pyramid Flashcard

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What is Freytag's Pyramid?

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Freytag's Pyramid is a model that represents the structure of a story, illustrating the progression of the plot through five key stages: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion.

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What are the five stages of Freytag's Pyramid?

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The five stages of Freytag's Pyramid are: 1) Exposition, 2) Rising Action, 3) Climax, 4) Falling Action, 5) Conclusion.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story, providing the necessary background information for the reader.

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What is the role of conflict in a story?

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Conflict drives the plot of a story by creating challenges and obstacles that the characters must face, leading to tension and engagement.

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What happens during the rising action of a story?

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During the rising action, the story builds tension through a series of events that lead up to the climax, developing the conflict and characters.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting and intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak and the outcome is in question.

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What occurs during the falling action of a story?

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The falling action follows the climax and shows the consequences of the climax, leading towards the resolution of the story.

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What is the conclusion of a story?

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The conclusion is the final part of the story where the plot is resolved, and the characters' fates are revealed.

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How does Freytag's Pyramid help in understanding a story?

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Freytag's Pyramid provides a clear framework for analyzing the structure of a story, helping readers understand how the plot develops and how various elements interact.

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What is an inciting incident?

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An inciting incident is an event that sets the main conflict of the story in motion, occurring after the exposition.