they all have the following story beats in common: The inciting incident: the event that triggers the events of the plot. The first act climax: the first major obstacle as the protagonist enters a new setting—physical or metaphorical. The crisis: the protagonist is at their lowest point. The second act climax: the second major obstacle and a scene that often ends in failure. The third act climax: the major points of tension in the story are resolved. The climactic scene takes place roughly at this point.
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