The White Dress - Visual Literacy

You can choose more than one answer.

The opening shots of the film give us the following information or assumptions:

• She lives in poverty.

• She has a supportive family setting.

• She is supporting herself.

• She cares about her image and how she presents herself.

• She is well looked after.

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How did the director use camera shots and angles to give the audience more information about the setting and character? (You can choose multiple answers)

• The director used a mixture of long-shots which helped to create setting.

• The director used low angles to make the main character appear powerful and in control of the setting.

• The director used eye-level and close-ups to help the viewer connect with the main character.

• The director used lots of extreme close-ups to create an intense and anxious environment.

What about the lighting did you notice while watching? Give one example, referring to the short film.

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Why do you think she spent the money she received on a bag of chips?

• She wanted a hot meal.

• She loves chips.

• To mark the special occasion.

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In the closing scene (The little girl sitting on her bed, looking at her dress swinging in the closet), what emotion or feeling do you think the director was trying create?

• Fury

• Disgust

• Euphoria (extreme joy)

• Mournful

• Hopefulness

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Why or how do you think the director was trying to create the emotion or feeling you've chosen?

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Was there anything specifically you noticed about the soundtrack and/or dialogue after watching it the second time?

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After watching the film, what do you think the main message or theme of the film is?

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Did you like or dislike the film? Why or why not? Give two reasons in your answer, one in reference to filming techniques or cinematography.

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