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A compelling idea or element at the beginning of a story that grabs the audience's attention and creates intrigue about what will happen next.

A storytelling hook or premise that is easily understood and has a wide, commercial appeal, often featuring a unique or imaginative twist.

A detailed outline of a screenplay or project, often including scene-by-scene breakdowns, that may also convey the tone and style of the piece.

A secondary storyline within a screenplay that supports or contrasts with the main plot, often involving supporting characters.

An event that sets the main plot into motion, disrupting the status quo and compelling the protagonist to take action.

A line in a screenplay that describes the location and time of day of a scene, often formatted in all caps (e.g., INT. KITCHEN - DAY).

Narration by an unseen narrator, typically not part of the scene, used to provide context, background, or a character's thoughts.

A non-linear narrative technique where a scene from the past is inserted into the current narrative to provide background or context for the story.

The segment of a screenplay after the climax where the story's main conflicts are resolved and the story is brought to a close.

A principle advocating for the use of visual action and details to convey story elements rather than relying on exposition or dialogue.

A brief summary of a script or story that captures its essence and hook in one or two sentences. Used to pitch a script to producers or agents.

An object, event, or character in a story that serves to trigger the plot and motivate the characters, but may have little to no explanation or relevance itself.

The point of highest tension in a screenplay where the protagonist faces the ultimate conflict or challenge, often determining the story outcome.

The resolution or conclusion of a story where the plot's conflicts are resolved and the audience sees the outcome of the characters' journeys.

The spoken words written by the screenwriter that characters express in a screenplay, contributing to their development and advancing the plot.

The category of a screenplay that shapes the story and informs the audience's expectations, such as comedy, drama, thriller, or science fiction.

A point in a screenplay where a character's situation changes dramatically in the opposite direction, often shifting audience expectations and heightening dramatic tension.

The character, force, or obstacle that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict in the narrative.

A model that divides a screenplay into three parts: Setup (Act I), Confrontation (Act II), and Resolution (Act III), forming the foundation of a story's narrative.

The structured framework and style in which a screenplay is written, including elements like font, margins, and spacing, to ensure industry standards are met.

A series of short scenes or images that are edited together to condense space, time, and information for dramatic or narrative purposes.

A moment in a scene indicating a pause or a shift in the dynamics or emotion, often used to heighten dramatic tension or show a character decision.

A speculative screenplay written without a commission or contract, with the hope of being sold or used as a writing sample.

The main character around whom the story revolves and with whom the audience is meant to identify, often facing challenges and undergoing significant change.