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Three-act story structure
The three-act story structure is a popular narrative framework in film and literature that divides a story into three distinct parts: the setup, the confrontation, and the resolution.
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What is the purpose of the inciting incident in the first act of a three-act story structure?
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To introduce the antagonist
To establish the protagonist's world
To create a problem that the protagonist must solve
To provide backstory
Which act is typically the longest in a three-act story structure?
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Act One
Act Two
Act Three
It depends on the story
What is the purpose of the second act in a three-act story structure?
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To introduce new characters
To provide a break from the action
To present obstacles and challenges for the protagonist
To wrap up loose ends
What is the midpoint of a story in a three-act structure?
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The inciting incident
The climax
The turning point between the first and second halves of Act Two
The resolution
What is the purpose of the climax in a three-act story structure?
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To provide a moment of relief for the protagonist
To introduce a new conflict
To create tension and drama as the protagonist faces their final challenge
To provide a happy ending
What is the purpose of the resolution in a three-act story structure?
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To set up the sequel
To provide a satisfying conclusion to the protagonist's journey
To introduce a new protagonist
To create a cliffhanger
What is the turning point between the first and second halves of Act Two in a three-act story structure?
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The inciting incident
The midpoint
The climax
The resolution
What is the purpose of the first act in a three-act story structure?
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To introduce the antagonist
To establish the protagonist's world and create a problem they must solve
To provide backstory
To create tension and drama
What is the purpose of the denouement in a three-act story structure?
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To create a cliffhanger
To provide a satisfying conclusion to the protagonist's journey
To introduce a new conflict
To set up the sequel
What is the climax of a story in a three-act structure?
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The inciting incident
The midpoint
The turning point between the first and second halves of Act Two
The highest point of tension and drama where the protagonist faces their final challenge
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