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Storybuilding Techniques for Everyday Storytelling Flashcards

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What are the six basic plots Kurt Vonnegut identified?

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  1. “Man in Hole”: Things get bad, but then they improve.
  2. “Boy Meets Girl”: A positive experience followed by complications and resolution.
  3. “From Bad to Worse”: A continuous decline in fortune.
  4. “Which Way Is Up?”: A chaotic, unpredictable journey.
  5. “Creation Story”: A steady rise in fortune.
  6. “Cinderella”: Rise, fall, and rise again.
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Describe a “Man in Hole” situation in your life and how you resolved it.

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Improvise!

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Craft a short “Cinderella” narrative using a memorable personal experience.

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Describe a “Boy Meets Girl” situation in your life and how you resolved it.

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Craft a short “From Bad to Worse” narrative using a memorable personal experience.

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Describe a “Which Way Is Up?” situation in your life and how you resolved it.

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Craft a short “Creation Story” narrative using a memorable personal experience.

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