Scriptwriting diagnostic

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What is the primary function of dialogue in a script?

• To describe the scenery

• To reveal character traits and advance the story

• To set the mood

• To indicate camera movements

Which of the following is NOT a part of a script?

• Dialogue

• Scene description

• Camera angles

• Actor Biographies

Which part of a script introduces the characters and setting?

• • Climax

• Exposition

• Conclusion

• Midpoint

What does a "slugline" indicate?

• The location and time of day in a scene

• The name of the character speaking

• A transition between scenes

• A type of sound effect

What is a "logline"?

• A brief summary of the plot

• A character’s name

• A type of camera movement

• A piece of dialogue

What is the difference between a dialogue and a monologue?

• Dialogue is the background noise in a scene, while a monologue is when two characters talk at the same time.

• Dialogue is when a character speaks directly to the audience, while a monologue is a conversation between characters.

• Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters, while a monologue is a long speech by one character.

• Dialogue and monologue are the same, both referring to a group of characters speaking together.

What does 'INT.' stand for in a script?

• Internet

• Introduction

• Interior

• Intermission

Label the parts of this script

b

c

d

e

f

a

Parenthetical

Action Line

Character Name

Transition

Dialogue

Slugline

What could happen if a script doesn’t tell us where or when the story is taking place?