U-TURN PATTERNS: BUMP-BUMP-BUMP

A U-Turn pattern is created when the transition between act 1 and 2 is a BUMP, the transition between act 2 and 3 is a BUMP, and the transition between act 3 and act 4 is a BUMP. Here are some examples of the U-Turn pattern in various orientations:

 

Example U-Turn Pattern Act Transitions: BUMP–BUMP–BUMP

The four-act, U-turn pattern structure most closely matches stories that have an episodic feel to them, such as road stories. Each act transition is pronounced which makes the separation of each act noticeable, emphasizing the segmented nature of the story.
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Four Act U-Turn Pattern Structure

 

 

 

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