Movie Terms Flashcard

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What is the term for the sequence of events in a movie?

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Plot

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What do we call it when critics cannot review a film fairly due to personal issues?

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Critical bias

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is it called when characters in a story develop into relatable individuals?

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Character driven

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What term describes the publication of the same article in multiple newspapers?

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Syndication

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Who is a professional that publishes opinions on movies, plays, or books?

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Critic

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a film?

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Theme

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What do we call the visual and auditory elements that create the atmosphere of a film?

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Cinematography

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What is the term for the process of editing a film to create a coherent story?

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Film editing

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What do we call the practice of promoting a film before its release?

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Film marketing

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What is the term for a film that is based on a true story?

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Biopic

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D