Fill in the blanks and plot plan

What are all the phases of a plot plan in order?

1. Exposition

2. Complication

3. Crisis & Climax

4. Resolution

Define “Exposition”:

the story’s introduction in which background information is given for the plot’s development

Define “Complication”:

The point at which major conflicts or problems are presented; the rising action of drama.

Define “Crisis”:

the moment of high tension in a story, just before the turning point, when a decision has to be made that will determine the story’s outcome.

Define “climax”:

The turning point, the action or decision that determines the outcome. Sometimes, the crisis and climax appear to be at the same moment

Define “Resolution”:

the final stage or unraveling of the plot, usually very brief. Here, the tension is over, and unanswered questions may be explained.

What is a Logline?

A one sentence that sums up the movie

Ex: “One thousand brides. One hundred million dollars. Jimmy Shannon is about to discover the true value of love” 

What is a Tag line?

A short, catchy phrase (3-10 words) used as a hook.

Ex: “In space nobody can hear you scream”- Alien 1979

What is a Premise?

A shorthand way of referring to the essence of the story idea-can be summed up in a phrase or a few sentences (up to a short paragraph)

Chat GPT example and def lol: broader and explores theme Ex: “ A paranoid scientist creates a Time Machine, leading to unintended consequences that threaten the fabric of reality.”

10 Strategies to capture the audience?

1. Humor

2. Shock 

3. Suspense

4. Drama 

5. Kids

6. Testimonial

7. Special effects

8. Sexuality

9. Recruiting the audience as a character 

10. Mixes devices and techniques 

Opposition between forces in stories

• Person vs. person

• Person vs. himself/herself

• Person vs. nature (weather, disease, etc.)

• Person vs the supernatural

• Person vs fate

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

Protagonist (Central character): This person tries to accomplish something. Without this element, nothing can happen. This person might be trying to win

Antagonist: Whatever opposing force the protagonist struggles with, such as another character, environment, or something within the protagonist