Exploring Freytag's Pyramid in Storytelling

What is the name of the diagram that Gustav Freytag created to analyze plots?

• Freytag's Square

• Freytag's Triangle

• Freytag's Pyramid

• Freytag's Circle

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven items on Freytag's Pyramid?

• Rising Action

• Inciting Incident

• Exposition

• Prologue

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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In 'The Count of Monte Cristo', where does the exposition take place?

• London, England

• Rome, Italy

• Marseilles, France

• Paris, France

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What event serves as the inciting incident in 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?

• Edmond Dantès' escape

• Edmond Dantès' marriage

• Edmond Dantès' promotion

• Edmond Dantès' arrest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Which part of Freytag's Pyramid involves a series of events that build up the story?

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

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At the climax of 'The Count of Monte Cristo', what happens?

• Edmond Dantès finds treasure

• Edmond Dantès escapes prison

• Everyone dies or is ruined

• Edmond Dantès is arrested

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is the falling action in 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?

• Edmond Dantès' arrest

• Edmond Dantès' escape

• Edmond Dantès' marriage

• A secondary character eating hashish

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In the resolution of 'The Count of Monte Cristo', what does the Count do?

• Reunites two young people in love

• Kills his enemies

• Finds a hidden treasure

• Escapes from prison

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What is the purpose of the dénouement in a story?

• Introduce characters

• Set the stage

• Create suspense

• Tie up any outstanding business

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Gustav Freytag's main contribution to literature?

• Translating French literature

• Writing 'The Count of Monte Cristo'

• Inventing a new genre

• Creating a plot analysis diagram

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