Structure Quote by Benjamin Percy
““A-B-D-C-E structure of a story, an acronym for Action-Background-Development-Conflict-Ending.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost World, 2015
A story can be outlined by five parts: action, background, development, conflict, ending.
In simple terms: A story has five main sections.
Key Takeaway
Structure narratives with five steps.
Themes
storytelling
structure
writing
plot
Mood
educational
practical
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching storytelling
Key Concepts
narrative design
story arcs
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this structure help or hinder storytelling?
- Can all stories fit this model?
A Different Perspective
Rigid structure may limit creativity.
