Concept

Payoff

You might say: the reveal, the answer, delivering on the title

The answer, result or change that keeps the promise the package and hook made.

What it does
Leaves viewers satisfied, which they show by finishing, liking and coming back.
Ask
Does the ending answer exactly what the title asked?
Trouble
A dip near the end, or comments saying the title lied.

What to look for

  1. The ending matching the title and hook
  2. A retention dip near the end when the promise is not kept

Pattern

Setup and payoff

Sources

  1. MrBeast, How to Succeed in MrBeast Production, 7–9 and 29, circulated production guideDon’t ever signal the end of the video unless it’s to build hype for the prize or payoff at the end of the video.
  2. American English, Presenting Ideas through Digital Storytelling in the English Language Classroom, dramatic question, economy and pacingWhat is the key question that holds the viewer’s attention until the end of the story?

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