Let’s explore the most widely used storytelling structures:
🟩 The 3-Act Structure
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Act I – Setup
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Introduce characters and setting
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Establish the main conflict
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“What does the protagonist want?”
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Act II – Confrontation
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Rising tension and complications
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The character faces setbacks
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“Why is this so hard?”
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Act III – Resolution
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The climax (turning point)
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Loose ends are tied up
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“How does the character change or succeed?”
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🎥 Example: The Lion King
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Act I: Simba is born, introduced to the Pride Lands.
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Act II: Mufasa dies, Simba runs away and grows up.
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Act III: Simba returns to confront Scar and restore the kingdom.