Across
- 2. Pages one through ten of a screenplay where we learn the rules of the world before the adventure starts and all the important characters are introduced.
- 4. A scene in a movie where we see the hero do something kind and helpful that makes us like them, also the name of the screenwriting book we use in class
- 7. The first thing you see in a film. First Impression of what a movie is. The starting point of the hero.
- 10. When someone says a question or statement that is the heart or main idea of the movie. This should happen on page five.
- 11. A second storyline that contributes to the main story (or A story). It is often a love story or a story about friendship.
- 12. A moment/event that changes everything for the hero. It’s life-changing and usually bad news. Example: Hunger Games, when Prym is called to be a tribute and Katniss volunteers to go in her place. Also called the "call to adventure."
- 13. This is where something big happens that turns the protagonist's world upside down. The end of the beginning (or first act) of the film.
- 14. The character who works against the main character.
Down
- 1. Where the movie delivers on the "promise of the premise." For example this is where a medieval adventure movie would have sword fights, or a cop movie might put a car chase. This section of the film is where most of the clips for the movie trailer will come from.
- 3. In a film the theme is usually stated by a ______ character
- 5. The event that pulls the main protagonist into the story. This kicks off the problem.
- 6. Flaws in the main character(s) that they will need to change in order to succeed.
- 8. The character in the story the audience is rooting for. The main character.
- 9. Where the protagonist wrestles with what they will do about the catalyst.