Three-Act Structure

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act I

set-up

  • exposition

  • establishes conflict(s)

  • first turning point


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act II

development

  • complications

  • expands upon traits and relationships

  • intensifies conflict(s) and stakes

  • second turning point


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act III

climax and resolution

  • resolves conflict(s)


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catalyst

sets the plot in motion to provide focus and direction

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first turning point

conclusion of act I, where protagonist(s) takes decisive action to push the story into the next act

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second turning point

conclusion of act II, “ticking clock” with clear deadlines, push towards climax

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climax

ultimate confrontation that resolves the main conflict and answers central questions

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denouement/epilogue

establishes new equilibrium after the story’s events