Definitions

1 sentence pitch: a one sentence summary of is a good description of the plot, not the theme.

Log line: a sentence summary of a television program of film, often providing both a synopsis of the program's plot and an emotional 'hook' to stimulate interest.

Synopsis: a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject.

Character bio: a detailed description or account of the character's life.

Storyline: the plot of a book or play or film (from start to end).

Scene breakdown: an intermediate step in the production of a play, film, comic book, or any other work that is originally planned. outline of a scene.

Beats: breadcrumbs. one event leads to an another event.

Plots: the order of events in a narrative or any other type of story.
Subplots: a secondary plot strand that is a supporting side story for any story or the main plot and may connect to main plots in either time, place or thematic significance.

Turning points: the point at which a very significant change occurs; a decisive moment.

Script: a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance.



Climax: a moment of great intensity in the plot of literary work, generally bringing events to a head and leading to the conclusion.

Hook: a literary technique in the opening of a story that 'hooks' the reader's attention of that he/she will keep on reading.

Motive: an emotion, desire, physiological need, or similar impulse that acts as an incitement to action.

Conflict: a state of disharmony between incompatible or antithetical persons, ideas or interests; a clash.

Dramatic sequence: numerous sequence of events

Resolution: the state of being resolved or firm in opinion or thought; conviction; assurance.

Outcome: something that follows from an action, dispute, situation, etc. ; result; consequence


Paradigm: an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype. a model or example or scheme/ diagram of what a screenplay is.