[Notes] Terminology 02

1. One Sentence Pitch (Ref)
• A one sentence description of the plot that can be quickly conveyed and understand, and generates interest in the book
• Eg: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
  • A boy wizard begins training and must battle for his life with the Dark Lord who murdered his parents.
2. Logline (Ref 01/Ref 02)
• Usually associated with movies/screenplay
• A one line or a two line summary of the story that is intended to persuade an agent or producer to read the script.
3. Synopsis (Ref)
• A summary of the script's plot that usually runs 1-2 pages in length.
4. Character Bio (Link)
• A detailed description and background of a character.
5. Storyline (Ref)
• The plot or subplot of a story.
• Telling a story from start to end.
6. Scene Breakdown (Ref)
• A summary that breaks the story down into all the difference scenes that are going to be required for the screenplay.
• An idea of different scenes, whether it is in day or night, how the scene looks like, from one place to another place to another place.
7. Beats (Ref 01/ Ref 02)
• A unit of a scene in a story where there is an exchange between the characters and the action/reaction/revelation advances the story and shape the turning of that scene.
• They are the dramatic structure of the scene, helping to build to the point and purpose of what you want to establish.
• Point forms that describe actions that will happen in sequence. Helps to plan the story. Breadcrumbs.
8. Plots/ Subplots (Ref 01/ Ref 02)
• Plot (main story line) is a literary term defined as the events that make up a story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pattern, in a sequence, through cause and effect, or by coincidence.
• Subplot is a secondary plot strand that is a supporting side story for the main plot. 
9. Turning Points (Ref)
• The point at which a very significant change occurs; a decisive moment.
10. Climax (Ref)
• The point of highest tension or drama or when the action starts in which the solution is given.
11. Script (Ref)
• A document that includes character dialogue, stage directions and actions.
• It is dialogue and action put together. Everyone in the production will use the script.
12. Hook (Ref)
• A literary technique in the opening of a story that "hooks" the reader's attention.
13. Motive (Ref)
• Something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.
14. Conflict (Ref)
• The challenges and obstacles which the principal character must confront, and details the means by which they (fail to) overcome them.
15. Dramatic Sequence
• A reaction chain, where one thing lead to another thing to another thing.
16. Resolution
• Conclusion. Where your character will find his motive, solved his problem, achieved his motive(s).
17. Outcome
• The end result, consequence.