

The 6 Emotional Story Shapes that Science Found Resonate with Audiences Most
17 snips Feb 10, 2025
Dive into the magic of emotional storytelling as the host examines six resonant arcs discovered through AI research. Explore how classic narratives like 'Cinderella' and 'Great Expectations' captivate audiences with their rise-fall dynamics. Learn to leverage these emotional shapes to enhance your own storytelling, making it more impactful and relatable. With personal anecdotes and examples from iconic films, discover how to forge deeper connections with your audience while crafting unforgettable narratives.
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Story Shape Similarities
- Stories often resemble each other because they share similar emotional structures.
- Project Gutenberg analyzed 1300+ novels, revealing six recurring emotional shapes.
Emotional Story Arcs
- Project Gutenberg identified six emotional story shapes in literature.
- These shapes focus on the emotional journey, not just surface events.
Rags to Riches
- The 'rags to riches' arc shows a constant rise, like in 'Pursuit of Happyness'.
- 'Rocky' and 'Star Wars' also exemplify this rising emotional journey.