Unit 2 (2/2) Freytag's Pyramid Flashcards

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What is Freytag’s Pyramid?

A

A structural framework for analyzing the plot of a story.

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True or False: Freytag’s Pyramid includes five key elements.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The five elements of Freytag’s Pyramid are exposition, rising action, __________, falling action, and denouement.

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climax

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Which element of Freytag’s Pyramid introduces the characters, mood and setting?

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Exposition

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Multiple Choice: Which part of Freytag’s Pyramid represents the action leading to the highest point?
A) Exposition
B) Rising Action
C) Climax
D) Denouement

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B) Rising Action

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What happens during the falling action of Freytag’s Pyramid?

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The story begins to resolve conflicts and leads towards the conclusion.

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True or False: The resolution is where all loose ends of the plot are tied up.

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True

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Short Answer: Name one benefit of using Freytag’s Pyramid in storytelling.

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It helps writers structure their narratives effectively.

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What does the rising action in Freytag’s Pyramid involve?

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It involves the development of the conflict and complications that lead to the climax.

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Multiple Choice: In which element of Freytag’s Pyramid is the main conflict introduced?

A) Climax
B) Falling Action
C) Exposition
D) Rising Action

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C) Exposition

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What extra things do you add to the side of Freytag’s Pyramid? Name 1

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Conflict

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