TV AND MEDIA PRODUCTION MIDTERM EXAM S1

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3 act story structure

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A way to organize a story into three main parts: Act 1 (introduction), Act 2 (problem-solving), Act 3 (climax and resolution).

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Protagonist

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The main character of the story; the one we root for.

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Antagonist

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Inciting Event or Incident

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The moment that kicks off the main story or problem.

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Act 2 of the 3 act story structure

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The characters try to solve the problem, facing challenges and obstacles.

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Conflict in a story

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The struggle or problem the protagonist faces.

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Rising Action

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The series of events and challenges that make the story more intense.

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Obstacle in a story context

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A specific problem that gets in the way of the protagonist's goal.

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Act 3 of the 3 act story structure

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The story reaches its most exciting moment (the climax) and then shows how things are resolved (or not resolved).

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Climax in a story

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The most exciting and important moment of the story when the conflict peaks.