Scriptwriting Terms 5

Question 1

What does 'three-act structure' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A narrative model dividing a story into setup, confrontation, and resolution

Answer

The three-act structure splits a story into setup (Act 1), confrontation (Act 2), and resolution (Act 3).

Question 2

What is a 'plot point' (or turning point)?

Accepted Answer

A pivotal event that spins the story in a new direction

Answer

A plot point is a major turning event, typically ending an act, that redirects the narrative.

Question 3

What does 'FADE IN:' typically signal in a screenplay?

Accepted Answer

The opening of the script, the first words on the page

Answer

FADE IN: is the conventional first line of a screenplay, marking where the story begins on screen.

Question 4

What is a 'shooting script'?

Accepted Answer

A finalized script with scene numbers and technical detail used in production

Answer

A shooting script is the production-ready version, locked with numbered scenes and added technical directions.

Question 5

What does the term 'page one rewrite' mean?

Accepted Answer

A complete rewrite of a script from the beginning

Answer

A page one rewrite is a thorough overhaul starting from scratch rather than light revisions.

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