Deck 8: Visual Storytelling: Dramatic Structure and Form

Question 1

Explain in one or two paragraphs why there are three acts in a story
(Please use the back or another sheet of paper)

Answer 1

No Answer.

Question 2

_ ___ has the greatest storytelling power through its cinematography, direction, and its greatest feature - the flashback structure.

Answer 2

The film Citizen Kane

Question 3

Name the six Fundamentals established in Act 1

Answer 3

1) Introduce the main character
2) Introduce supporting characters
3) Establish a task, an intention, a desired outcome
4) Establish an obstacle, a problem, an adversary
5) Create conflict, suspense, tension
6) End the act with a reversal or a setback

Question 4

Name the five Fundamentals established in Act 2

Question 5

Name the five elements that must be accomplished in Act