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The words spoken by characters in a script, an essential element of script characterization and plot.

The smallest unit of story telling that involves a change in character or situation.

A script that can be easily pitched with a succinctly stated premise.

The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of the script.

A principle suggesting that it's more powerful to show something through action or visuals than to tell it through exposition.

The underlying meaning behind the dialogue and actions of characters, not stated explicitly.

Information presented in the script necessary for the audience to understand the story.

The central idea or message that the writer aims to convey through the narrative.

The final part of the script where the strands of the plot are drawn together and resolved.

A literary device that hints at events to come later in the script.

The event that sets the main story in motion, occurring after the exposition.

The speed at which the story progresses, affected by scene length, dialogue, and action.

The challenge or problem facing the protagonist, which drives the narrative forward.

The perspective from which the story is told, often shaping the audience's emotional experience.

A recurring element in the script that symbolizes a theme or character.

The point at which the main tensions of the story are brought to their most intense point and the conflict is resolved.

A model used for structuring a screenplay around three parts: setup, confrontation, and resolution.

The framework that dictates the order and manner in which the story is presented to the audience.

A significant event within the script that spins the story in a different direction.