- Plays are typically divided into multiple acts based on the development of the plot, thematic shifts, or major turning points in the story.
>Each act serves to advance the narrative of the play. Typically, a play will have three or four acts, but some plays may have as many as five or more.
Scenes
- Scenes define individual sections within an act, denoting changes in location, time, or characters present on stage.
Scenes help structure the flow of the plot, enabling playwrights to shift between different settings, reveal new events, or introduce additional characters into the story. They add a specific structure to the overall plot progression, creating smaller units within the grand arc of the narrative or theme. Additionally, they provide natural markers during the stage production of plays; these help in directing audience perception, pacing, and the staging or technical cues for smooth transitions on stage during a theatrical performance.