8th Grade C2 Passage 3

One of the main purposes of this media analysis is to ....

• analyze the nature of good and evil in the movie Frankenstein.

• compare the way space aliens are portrayed in different movies.

• describe how techniques for creating movie monsters have evolved.

• explain how the characteristics of monsters affect horror movies.

Which sentence from paragraph 1 BEST summarizes "The Role of Monsters in Horror Movies"?

• One of the most time-honored traditions in the movie industry is the use of monsters in horror movies.

• Monsters can stretch our imaginations, provide thrills in the safe environment of a theater or home, and give us insight into our nature as human beings.

• Many of the better monster horror movies even have a legitimate moral or universal theme.

• For example, human cruelty can make monsters of men.

In paragraph 2, the author's style can be described as using...

• precise language to explain complex ideas.

• informal word choice to simplify explanations.

• simple, conversational language to capture the readers' interest.

• figurative language to provide colorful descriptions.

In paragraph 3, what is the effect of explaining the five broad categories of movie monsters?

• It shows the different roles that monsters play in horror movies.

• It shows the slightly different definitions of what a monster is.

• It shows how large and diverse monsters are within the horror genre.

• It shows how difficult it is to define what a monster is.

The author uses the word "inhuman" in paragraph 4 to...

• emphasize his point through the use of repetition.

• provide a contrast between an average

• contract humans with the types of monsters he has described.

• emphasize the lack of intelligence in the humans he is describing.

Which sentence BEST summarizes the most important idea in paragraph 5?

• Monsters serve several purposes.

• The Latin root of the word horror is "horrere".

• The monster in the movie Alien is very effective.

• Effective movie monsters evoke an audience response.

In paragraph 7, the author uses rhetorical questions

• to highlight the similarities between different horror movie protagonists

• to explore the types of monsters that confront horror movie protagonists.

• to give examples of the different types of horror movie protagonists.

• to show how horror movie protagonists change into monstrous characters.

Which sentence BEST summarizes the author's conclusion in paragraph 12?

• "Well-crafted monster movies can be fun and exciting."

• "We enjoy being frightened, and we love to see good triumph over evil."

• "But the best of these movies offer something more than just thrills and epic battles."

• "They offer insights into the strengths and weaknesses of humankind."

How does the author use specific movies like Frankenstein and King Kong to support his purpose?

• He contrasts them to show the large variety of different kinds of horror movie monsters.

• He compares them to highlight the similarities between monsters throughout the horror movie genre.

• He uses them to support the idea that horror movies can explore and challenge traditional definitions of monster

• He includes them throughout the text to show how much he knows about the horror movie genre.

Which of the following sentences reflects the author's viewpoint toward monsters in horror movies?

• The best monsters provide insights into the human protagonists.

• The most effective monsters are frightening-looking space aliens.

• Most movie monsters are the result of scientific experiments gone wrong.

• Some effective monsters are just normal people how have made a bad decision.