The story mountain is a visual storytelling technique that organizes a story's plot into stages. It's also known as the five-act structure.
The story begins at the base of the mountain with the introduction of the main characters and conflict.
The story progresses up the mountain with rising action that builds tension and conflict.
The story reaches its peak at the climax, the turning point where the tension or action is at its highest.
The story descends down the other side of the mountain with falling action that leads to the resolution.
The story ends with a resolution that ties up loose ends and resolves conflicts.
Why it's useful:
The story mountain is a useful tool for planning the structure of a story and making the plot structure visible for readers. It can also help students understand how a fictional story unfolds.