Coming Distractions Story Test

How can you tell this sentence from the article states a fact?

Every time cinematographers look through their camera they frame

their shot.

• It was written by the author.

• Most people know this information.

• The word cinematographer can be found in a dictionary.

• The information can be proven by checking a reference source.

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Which word from the article signals an opinion?

• movies

• reason

• thrilling

• watching

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of these sentences is an opinion?

• Movies are fun to watch.

• Movie posters tell about a movie.

• Moviemakers leave things out of a frame.

• Some movies deal with people and their problems.

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Which of these sentences best expresses the article's MAIN idea?

• Movies are an entertaining escape from reality, and we should just enjoy them.

• Never believe anything you see in a movie because moviemakers can't be trusted.

• You can learn to be a moviemaker yourself by learning a few basic techniques.

• It is important to understand moviemaking techniques and ask questions about movies.

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Which of these sentences is a fact?

• Studios advertise their movies like crazy.

• Blogs are the best way to promote movies.

• A character shown in a well-lit area is happy and safe.

• Movie stars give interviews on television and radio.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of these sentences from the article is an opinion?

• "Their reviews carry a lot of weight."

• "It takes a lot of ingredients to mix up a film."

• "Movie critics get to see movies before the public."

• "Moviemakers have to decide what to keep and what to cut."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the term panned mean in the sentences below?

So the camera became the shark. When the "shark" moved, the camera was panned.

• moved back and forth

• dropped into the water

• set to film at a faster speed

• covered with a special screen

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Which of these is NOT a technique the article describes as making movies more exciting?

• CGI

• JPM

• quick cuts

• voiceovers

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Use the articles "Coming Distractions" and "How Do They Do That?" to answer the questions.

How are the two articles ALIKE?

• Both focus mainly on special effects.

• Both explain moviemaking techniques.

• Both focus on fantasy and science fiction movies.

• Both urge viewers to question moviemaking techniques.

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Which of these concepts is mentioned in "Coming Distractions" and explained in more detail in "How Do They Do That?"

• model making

• green screen filming

• JPM (jolts per minute)

• computer generated imagery (CGI)

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