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Story Arc

Freytag's pyramid, also known as Freytag's dramatic structure or the dramatic arc, is a model that describes the typical progression of a dramatic or narrative work, such as a play, novel, or film. It was developed by the German playwright and novelist Gustav Freytag in the 19th century. Key Vocabulary: Freytag's Pyramid & Story Arc Freytag's pyramid consists of five parts or acts, which can be visualized as a...


Tags: screenwriting, screenplay, writing, story, story arc, story structure

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