Starter 14/03

What is the traditional depiction of a hero in Hollywood?

• A group of people working together

• A lone, sacrificial man who prevails against the odds

• A female protagonist overcoming societal challenges

• A non-violent mediator resolving conflicts

What kind of setting is mentioned where traditional heroes often appear?

• Futuristic urban

• Romantic

• Post-apocalyptic

• Historical

What is a 'Dominant, or Preferred Reading'?

• When the audience rejects the intended meaning

• A compromise between the producer's and audience's views

• How the producer wants the audience to view the media text

• An interpretation that goes against mainstream values

What can cause an 'Oppositional Reading'?

• A narrative dealing with modern society themes

• A clear and easy to follow narrative

• Controversial themes that the audience disagrees with

• Themes that are relevant to the audience

What is 'Negotiated Reading'?

• When the audience fully agrees with the producer's views

• A reading that aligns with mainstream societal values

• A compromise between dominant and oppositional readings

• When the audience creates their own meaning for the text

What is the primary requirement for a movie to pass the Bechdel test?

• It must have at least two women in it

• It must be directed by a woman

• It must feature a female protagonist

• It must have a scene set in a non-urban setting

For a film to pass the Bechdel test, what must the two women talk about?

• Each other's love interests

• Something other than a man

• Fashion and trends

• Their careers

Which term describes the audience's interpretation that directly opposes the intended message of the media text?

• Preferred Reading

• Negotiated Reading

• Oppositional Reading

• Alternative Reading

What does the Bechdel test aim to measure in films?

• The number of lead male characters

• The representation of women in significant roles

• The quality of special effects

• The film's box office success

Which concept refers to the audience accepting the media text's message but with personal interpretations and reservations?

• Oppositional Reading

• Preferred Reading

• Negotiated Reading

• Alternative Reading