3 Act Structure
Definition: The 3 act structure is a model used in screenwriting that splits narrative into 3 separate parts; the setup, the confrontation and the resolution.
The Setup: The setup is where all of the major characters are introduced, the world where the characters live and the conflict that would start the story. In the setup, the writer has no boundaries and can come up with whatever different characters and settings they want.
The Confrontation: The confrontation is the longest part of the story, and it's usually the hardest part to write because the author has to make it interesting in order to keep the audience's attention, and one way the writer can do this is through the introduction of a subplot. The subplot is a minor story that is layered under the main narrative, it often adds a third dimension to the characters by allowing them to engage in behaviour that isn't linked to the main narrative.
The Confrontation: This is the resolution of the story which is followed by the denouement. This part is usually the shortest in length out of the 3 structures because after the second turning point of the script, the main character is usually face to face with the problem. There is then usually a battle for the resolution, then a conclusion ensues.
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