G9 Features of a Play Synopsis

Play synopsis

From a Greek word that means "general view", this gives a gist of the plot of a play that usually contains no more than 400 words.

Gustav Freytag's Pyramid

He made the five basic plot elements shown in his plot pyramid.

Exposition

Introduces the main characters and the setting.

Denouement

Reveals the result of the decisions and solutions thought if the character(s) to face the conflict(s)

Rising action

Shows the conflict or conflicts that affect(s) the lives of the characters and their relationship with each other.

Falling action

Shows the response of the characters towards the climax.

Climax

the turning point of the story which signals a change in the course of the events of the story.