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Elements of Storytelling: Three-Act Plot Structure Demystified

Unravel the intricacies of storytelling with a breakdown of the plot in three acts. Explore exposition, rising action, and resolution to craft compelling narratives. Dive into key plot elements and turning points to captivate your audience.

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Elements of Storytelling: Three-Act Plot Structure Demystified

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  1. Elementsof Story

  2. Plot: Three Act Structure

  3. Act One • Exposition • Inciting Incident

  4. Exposition • Main characters, story’s general mood is set, physical setting exposed • Who, what, where, when

  5. Inciting Incident • An event in the first act that sets the plot in motion • Happens about half-way through the first act • Feature Film=first 15 min. • Television sitcom or short film, first 2-5 min.

  6. Plot: Three Act Structure

  7. Act Two • Rising Action • Turning Point

  8. Rising Action • Obstacles that prevent main character from achieving goal • First Culmination: main character is close to achieving goal, then everything falls apart. • Midpoint: halfway through where main character reaches lowest point and seems farthest from fulfilling goal.

  9. Turning Point • Point of climax, marks the end of Act 2/beginning of Act 3 • The plot reaches its maximum tension and the forces in opposition confront each other at a peak of physical or emotional action.

  10. Plot: Three Act Structure

  11. Act Three • Falling Action • Resolution

  12. Falling Action • Action that occurs as a direct result of the turning point

  13. Resolution • Final state of characters and action of the film

  14. Plot: Three Act Structure

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