an illustration of plot development. 1. exposition – the set-up, background
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FREYTAG’S TRIANGLE
An illustration of plot development
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1. exposition – the set-up, background
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the story
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the storyThe runners compete, they get tired, they find new energy, etc.
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the storyThe runners compete, they get tired, they find new energy, etc.
4. Climax – the most exciting part
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the storyThe runners compete, they get tired, they find new energy, etc.
4. Climax – the most exciting partTwo runners are in a tie. Your runner pulls into the lead and barely crosses the finish line first!
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the storyThe runners compete, they get tired, they find new energy, etc.
4. Climax – the most exciting partTwo runners are in a tie. Your runner pulls into the lead and barely crosses the finish line first!
5. Falling action – the part right after the climax
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1. exposition – the set-up, backgroundIn a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first eventSomething happens that starts the story.The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the storyThe runners compete, they get tired, they find new energy, etc.
4. Climax – the most exciting partTwo runners are in a tie. Your runner pulls into the lead and barely crosses the finish line first!
5. Falling action – the part right after the climax
The crowd cheers! The runner pants.
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1. exposition – the set-up, background
In a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first event
Something happens that starts the story.
The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the story
The runners compete, they get tired, they find new energy, etc.
4. Climax – the most exciting part
Two runners are in a tie. Your runner pulls into the lead and barely crosses the finish line first!
5. Falling action – the part right after the climax The crowd cheers! The runner pants.
6. Resolution or Denouement – the wrap-up, conclusion
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1. exposition – the set-up, background
In a race, this would be when the runners get behind the line, ready to sprint.
2. Inciting incident – the first event
Something happens that starts the story.
The gun goes off, and the racers start running!
3. Rising action – most of the story
The runners compete, they get tired, they find new energy, etc.
4. Climax – the most exciting part
Two runners are in a tie. Your runner pulls into the lead and barely crosses the finish line first!
5. Falling action – the part right after the climax The crowd cheers! The runner pants.
6. Resolution or Denouement – the wrap-up, conclusionThe runner holds a trophy proudly.
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exposition
Inciting incident
Rising
action
climax
Falling
action
denouement
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A cartoon shows the background
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A cartoon shows the background
He pokes a similar cartoon who shows a nighttime background
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A cartoon shows the background
He pokes a similar cartoon who shows a nighttime background
They com
pete, fi
ght, sh
ow
off, disc
over c
hange, etc
.
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A cartoon shows the background
He pokes a similar cartoon who shows a nighttime background
They com
pete, fi
ght, sh
ow
off, disc
over c
hange, etc
.
They are united at sunset.
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A cartoon shows the background
He pokes a similar cartoon who shows a nighttime background
They com
pete, fi
ght, sh
ow
off, disc
over c
hange, etc
.Th
ey switch
sides
They are united at sunset.
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A cartoon shows the background
He pokes a similar cartoon who shows a nighttime background
They com
pete, fi
ght, sh
ow
off, disc
over c
hange, etc
.
They hold hands and skip away.
They are united at sunset.
They sw
itch
sides
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Watch the following video, “Day and Night.” Identify each part of Freytag’s Triangle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z8SXjEu7fg
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Watch the following video, “For the Birds.” Identify each part of Freytag’s Triangle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upo668bS1nc