Whether you’re reading a mystery or watching a movie, stories can stir up a host of emotions. But according to Angus Fletcher, a professor of story science, stories often employ elements that engage the brain in other ways, too. From the plot twist to the “serenity elevator,” Dr. Fletcher shares eight story elements and how they affect the brain in this article from the Smithsonian Magazine.
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