2021-22 Unit 2: Script Writing

Screenplays

​2021-22 Unit 2: Script Writing

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The FONT for all text is in Courier

pt. (write the answer with numbers, not letters)

Multiple Choice

Describes how the scene opens -- Fade In:

• Effect

• Slug Line

• Description

• Character Name

• Character Direction

Multiple Choice

Character Names in ALL CAPS when they first appear, and this paragraph describes where the characters are, what they do, and any other important information.

• Effect

• Slug Line

• Description

• Character Name

• Character Direction

Multiple Choice

Relates to the speaking character. In parenthesis, tabbed between dialogue and name.

• Effect

• Slug Line

• Description

• Character Name

• Character Direction

Multiple Choice

When written for dialogue, this is written in ALL CAPS, roughly centered, one line above the dialogue.

• Effect

• Slug Line

• Description

• Character Name

• Character Direction

Multiple Choice

To start every new scene. It is a brief description of setting, with: INT. - interior EXT. - exterior

• Effect

• Slug Line

• Description

• Character Name

• Character Direction

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The words spoken by a character. (spell out the one-word answer)

Multiple Choice

Words spoken by a character who is not at the location is a voice-over (VO).

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Words spoken by character who is at the location, but not in the shot is a voice-over (VO).

• True

• False

Multiple Select

The three parts to a Slug Line are... (check all the boxes that apply)

• Int. or Ext.

• character names

• Location

• time of day

• Titles

Multiple Select

Description paragraphs can include... (check all the boxes that apply)

• Character names in ALL CAPS when 1st mentioned.

• action from the scene

• title cards

• credits for writing

Multiple Choice

Parentheticals (character direction) should be written as a complete sentence.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A script is written in this POV or perspective: ____.

• First Person

• Third Person Omniscient

• Third Person Limited (Subjective)

• Third Person Objective

Multiple Select

Select the script Description(s) line that is/are written in the correct script format.

• Harry looks sad about losing his friend.

• Harry is sad to lose his friend.

• Harry feels sad about losing his friend.

• Harry weeps when his friend leaves.