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The 6 Emotional Story Shapes that Science Found Resonate with Audiences Most

The Storytelling Lab

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Emotional Story Arcs in Narrative

This chapter explores various emotional story arcs, particularly the Cinderella and fall-rise-fall structures, using examples from films like 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'Black Swan'. It highlights the significance of these arcs in storytelling while encouraging storytellers to creatively adapt them rather than merely follow rigid templates.

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