Three-act structure

Two-act structure

Four-act structure

Five-act structure

To summarize the main plot points of a screenplay

To introduce the main characters of a screenplay

To establish the setting of a screenplay

To convey the theme of a screenplay

A scene is a continuous action that takes place in one location, while a sequence is a series of related scenes

A scene is a short, self-contained story, while a sequence is a longer, more complex narrative

A scene is a moment in time, while a sequence is a series of events that happen over time

A scene is a visual representation of a story, while a sequence is a written description of a story

To outline the main plot points of a screenplay

To develop the characters in a screenplay

To create a visual representation of a screenplay

To write the dialogue for a screenplay

A treatment is a brief overview of a screenplay, while a screenplay is a complete and detailed script

A treatment is a written description of a screenplay, while a screenplay is a visual representation of a screenplay

A treatment is a short story, while a screenplay is a long story

A treatment is a pitch for a screenplay, while a screenplay is a finished product

To oversee the writing and production of a television series

To develop the characters and storylines of a television series

To write the scripts for a television series

To direct the episodes of a television series

A spec script is a screenplay that is written without a specific production company or network in mind, while a pilot script is a screenplay that is written specifically for a particular production company or network

A spec script is a screenplay that is written for a feature film, while a pilot script is a screenplay that is written for a television series

A spec script is a screenplay that is written by a single writer, while a pilot script is a screenplay that is written by a team of writers

A spec script is a screenplay that is written in a traditional three-act structure, while a pilot script is a screenplay that is written in a more open-ended format

To summarize the main plot points of a screenplay

To introduce the main characters of a screenplay

To establish the setting of a screenplay

To convey the theme of a screenplay

A flashback is a scene that takes place in the past, while a flashforward is a scene that takes place in the future

A flashback is a scene that is told from the perspective of a different character, while a flashforward is a scene that is told from the perspective of the same character

A flashback is a scene that is used to explain the backstory of a character, while a flashforward is a scene that is used to foreshadow future events

A flashback is a scene that is used to create a sense of mystery, while a flashforward is a scene that is used to create a sense of suspense

A montage is a series of short scenes that are edited together to create a single impression, while a sequence is a series of related scenes that are edited together to tell a story

A montage is a series of scenes that are shot in different locations, while a sequence is a series of scenes that are shot in the same location

A montage is a series of scenes that are shot using different cameras, while a sequence is a series of scenes that are shot using the same camera

A montage is a series of scenes that are shot using different lighting techniques, while a sequence is a series of scenes that are shot using the same lighting techniques

To introduce the main characters of a screenplay

To establish the setting of a screenplay

To convey the theme of a screenplay

To grab the audience's attention and hook them into the story

A character arc is the journey that a character takes over the course of a screenplay, while a plot arc is the journey that the story takes over the course of a screenplay

A character arc is the journey that a character takes over the course of a single scene, while a plot arc is the journey that the story takes over the course of a single scene

A character arc is the journey that a character takes over the course of a single episode, while a plot arc is the journey that the story takes over the course of a single episode

A character arc is the journey that a character takes over the course of a single season, while a plot arc is the journey that the story takes over the course of a single season

A protagonist is the main character of a screenplay, while an antagonist is the main villain

A protagonist is the character who drives the story forward, while an antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist

A protagonist is the character who is most sympathetic to the audience, while an antagonist is the character who is most unsympathetic to the audience

A protagonist is the character who has the most screen time, while an antagonist is the character who has the least screen time

A theme is the central idea or message of a screenplay, while a message is a specific statement that the screenwriter wants to convey to the audience

A theme is a universal idea that can be applied to many different stories, while a message is a specific idea that is unique to a particular story

A theme is something that the audience is supposed to think about after they have seen the screenplay, while a message is something that the audience is supposed to remember after they have seen the screenplay

A theme is something that the screenwriter wants the audience to feel after they have seen the screenplay, while a message is something that the screenwriter wants the audience to do after they have seen the screenplay