It could be even more simplified to define stories as a series of SETUP, PAYOFF. - Person becomes rich/poor: Setup to what is about to happen - Person becomes

It could be even more simplified to define stories as a series of SETUP, PAYOFF. - Person becomes rich/poor: Setup to what is about to happen - Person becomes poor/rich again: Pay-off Albeit, it has equally low value on what actually makes it a story...