<P> The work of William Shakespeare, for example, generally adheres to a five act structure whereas contemporary theatre, in line with screenwriting and novel forms, tends towards a three act structure . </P> <P> The word act can also be used for major sections of other entertainment, such as variety shows, television programs, music hall performances, and cabaret . </P> <P> An act is a part of a play defined by elements such as rising action, climax and resolution . A scene is a part of an act defined with the changing of characters . </P> <P> To be more specific, the elements that create the plot of a play or any story, and divide a play into acts include the exposition, which give information, setting up the rest of the story . Another is the inciting incident, which starts all of the action that will follow . Going along with the inciting incident, the major dramatic question is formed; this holds the rest of the play . The majority of the play is made up of complications . These are the things that change the action . These complications lead up to the crisis, this is the turning point . Most of the time, at this point, the major dramatic question has been answered . Finally, there is the resolution . This is the end of the play where everything comes together and the situation has been resolved . This leaves the audience satisfied with the play as a whole . These more specific elements of plot in a play are the main things used to divide a play up into acts and sometimes scenes . </P>

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