FREYTAG’S PYRAMID‘Dramatic structure (also called Freytag’s pyramid is the structure of a

dramatic work such as a play or film.-Wikipedia

THE PYRAMID • The pyramid is the plot structure of the

story

• A plot shows the causal structure of actions and event within the story. It is the literary element that describes the structure of a story.

• Freytag’s pyramid consists of 5 parts

THE 5 PARTS• 1. Exposition: The start of the story. Usally establishes

the universe it is set in (setting the scene)

• 2. Rising Action: Conflict or a state of crisis arises drawing the audience in.

• 3. Climax: The most intense part of the story. Often seen as the ‘turning point’ (can be action or mentally)

• 4. Falling action: Action which is a result of the climax

• 5. Resolution: The conclusion of the story. It tends to tie all threads together.