Film Analysis multiple choice exam

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What is film structure?

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How a story is organized.

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What is a trope in film?

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A familiar convention repeated in many different films with a predictable meaning that borders on cliche'.

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What is a symbol?

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An object or element incorporated into a narrative to represent another concept or concern.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggeration of words or images not meant to be taken literally but used to emphasize an idea.

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What is the primary purpose of film analysis?

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To understand and interpret the deeper meanings and themes of a film

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Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of film analysis? Cinematography, Sound design, Box office earnings, Editing

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Box office earnings

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Which element is often analyzed to understand a film's narrative structure? Options: The director's biography, The sequence of events and how they are presented, The film's budget, The audience's reactions

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The sequence of events and how they are presented

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What role does genre play in film analysis?

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It provides a framework for understanding the film's conventions and audience expectations.

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Which of the following is a common method used in film analysis to study a film's themes? Counting the number of scenes, Measuring the film's runtime, Comparing the film to other films by the same director.

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Analyzing character development and interactions

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In film analysis, what is the significance of studying a film's historical context?

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It provides insight into the cultural and social influences on the film's production and themes.