Freytag’s theories of narrative structure and drama
Keep reading for a concise breakdown of Freytag’s theories on dramatic structure, and how they continue to apply in modern storytelling. The term ‘rising action’ is often attributed to the German writer Gustav Freytag. ‘Rising action’ refers to narrative events that build towards climactic conflict and resolution. Learn all about it and read ten ideas and examples to make your story gripping: What is rising action?
What is rising action in a story? How do you make the build-up to the climax gripping, saturated with tension? Rising action is core to impactful dramatic structure.
