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Storytelling
Freytag's Pyramid
The classic narrative arc in five acts.
Visualization
What it is
Visualizing the dramatic arc: calm → tension → peak → release → resolution.
When to use it
When writing a script, presentation or case study.
How to apply
Name 5 phases of your story. Without a climax, it isn't a story.
Source: Gustav Freytag
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