Writing to Narrate and Describe

Freytag's Pyramid is a storytelling structure that consists of five main elements: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The exposition in Freytag's Pyramid introduces the main characters, setting, and the central conflict of the story.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Freytag's Pyramid is a rigid structure that must be followed precisely in all narrative writing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In the rising action phase of Freytag's Pyramid, the story's tension and conflicts escalate, leading to the story's climax.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Freytag's Pyramid suggests that the falling action allows the story to wind down and ties up loose ends, leading to the story's conclusion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The climax is the turning point of the story where the protagonist faces the main obstacle and a resolution begins to take shape.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The resolution in Freytag's Pyramid must always provide a happy ending for the main characters.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

While some stories do have happy endings in the resolution, others may end with bittersweet or tragic conclusions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Freytag's Pyramid is primarily used in short stories and novels but is not suitable for other narrative forms like screenplays or plays.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Freytag's Pyramid can be applied to various narrative forms, including screenplays, plays, and even certain poems.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The exposition phase of Freytag's Pyramid is unnecessary as readers can infer important story details as they progress.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The exposition is crucial for introducing the story's context and providing essential background information to understand the narrative fully.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Employing the camera technique means relying solely on visual descriptions and omitting other sensory details.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The camera technique should involve incorporating various sensory details to enrich the descriptive experience for readers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4