Interactive Story Arc Learning Application

Duke vs UNC Basketball
Select a story to explore its narrative structure using the classic six-element story arc.

Exposition

We establish the two powerhouse programs, their history, and the stakes for the upcoming season.

Duke and UNC, two top-ranked teams, have a legendary rivalry. Both teams have championship aspirations, talented rosters, and passionate fan bases. The season begins with high expectations and early non-conference victories.

Interactive Story Arc Diagram

A line graph showing the classic three-act story structure. The vertical axis is labeled 'ACTION' and the horizontal axis shows three phases: 'BEGINNING,' 'MIDDLE,' and 'END.' A curved line starts low at the beginning, rises to a peak during the middle section, then falls back down toward the end, illustrating how dramatic tension typically builds to a climax and then resolves.
The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and background information
The inciting incident starts the main conflict or journey
Rising action builds tension and develops the conflict
The climax is the turning point and moment of highest tension
Falling action resolves the conflict and reduces tension
The resolution concludes the story and shows the final outcome