Basic Rules for Script Writing

What font must all scripts be in according to the basic rules?

• Times New Roman

• Arial

• Courier New

• Calibri

How should new character names be formatted when they are introduced for the first time?

• In italics

• In bold

• In all caps

• Underlined

What should be avoided when writing actions in a script?

• Using verbs that end in -ing

• Using short sentences

• Using descriptive language

• Using character names

What does the example "INT. CLASSROOM-DAY" indicate?

• The scene takes place inside a classroom during the day

• The scene takes place outside a classroom during the day

• The scene takes place inside a classroom at night

• The scene takes place outside a classroom at night

What should you avoid writing about in a character's head according to the material?

• Their thoughts

• Their actions

• Their dialogue

• Their appearance

How many times should character names be capitalized in a script?

• Only the first time they show up

• Every time they appear

• Only in dialogue

• Only in action descriptions

To show a scene was outside you would write:

(a)  

Using the following element, is this scene INSIDE or OUTSIDE?

EXT. JIM'S HOUSE-DAY

• Inside

• Outside

To show a scene inside you would write:

(a)  

What two instances would you use a parenthetical?