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structure analysis
in
question 3
Paragraph 1 -
exposition
Paragraph 2 -
Rising Action
or
climax
or falling action - PICK ONE
Paragraph 3 -
Resolution
Structure Techniques
in the Exposition
Inner Monologue
Setting
In medias res
Starting with
dialogue
Structure technique in the Rising action/Climax/Falling action
Shift in
focus
Flashforward
/
Flashback
Zoom in
Zoom out
Structure techniques in the
denouement
Resolution
Cliffhanger
Circular structure
Inner Monologue
Introduce the characters feelings
Builds
tension
or suspense and reader wants to know what’s going on
Setting
Introduce reader to
environment
Sets the
tone
of the story and build excitement
In
medias
res
Begin story in middle of an
action
or dialogue
Builds excitement and immediate engagement from
reader
Starting with
dialogue
Mixes
inner monologue
and
in medias res
Creates a
catch-up feeling
Shift in focus
Inner monologue
—> setting
Shift from one focus to another
How
? and
why
? they shifted
Flashforward
/
flashback
Shift the time and show change
Reveal
information
Zoom in
Zoom in on small details
Detailed description of
one thing
E.g. object or emotions
Zoom out
From detailed
description
Wilder description
Show vastness
Resolution
Satisfying
ending
When story ends with characters getting what they
deserve
Reader feels satisfied
Cliffhanger
Plot
ends
without all answers being answered
Reader
is unsure how story will end
Builds
tension and suspense and excitement
Reader will ask lots of questions
Circular structure
Start and ending begin in
exact same place
Shoes now things have or have not changed from start
Create a sense of sadness or
reflection
for reader