Understanding Documentary Conventions

What term was originally used to describe documentary films?

• Actuality films

• True story films

• Real-life films

• Non-fiction films

In what year was the term 'documentary' first coined?

• 1905

• 1918

• 1932

• 1926

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is NOT a common convention of documentary films?

• Archive footage

• Interviews

• Voice over narration

• Using professional actors

What is the primary purpose of using archive footage in documentaries?

• To lengthen the film duration

• To reduce production costs

• To provide footage of real events

• To enhance visual effects

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of these elements is often used in documentaries to explain the context behind what is being shown?

• Celebrity endorsements

• Fictional plots

• Animated sequences

• Voice over narration

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What role do interviews play in documentary films?

• Offer fictional narratives

• Introduce new characters

• Serve as entertainment

• Provide eyewitness testimony

What is a key feature of dramatic re-enactments in documentaries?

• Focused on future predictions

• Completely fictional

• Purely speculative

• Based on factual evidence

Which of the following best describes the content of a documentary film?

• Scripted drama

• Real events and people

• Fantasy elements

• Superhero stories