ALMA (a short film)

In the short film Alma, what is an example of irony?

• Alma is happy to find the doll shop open.

• Alma expects to find her friend inside the shop.

• Alma becomes a doll, which is the opposite of what she intended.

• Alma sees a doll that looks exactly like her but ignores it.

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In the short film Alma, which scene is an example of foreshadowing?

• Alma looks in the shop window and sees snow falling outside.

• Alma writes her name on a wall filled with other names.

• Alma admires a doll that looks like her and wishes she owned it.

• Alma puts on her hat before entering the shop.

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Which of the following best summarizes the short film Alma?

• Alma finds a doll shop and happily buys a new doll for herself.

• Alma plays with her friends in the snow and discovers a hidden shop.

• Alma looks into a store window, realizes it's closed, and walks away disappointed.

• Alma enters a mysterious shop, gets drawn to a doll that looks like her, and eventually becomes trapped as a doll herself.

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How does the setting of the doll shop influence Alma's actions?

• The shop is mysterious and filled with interesting dolls, which makes Alma curious and leads her to go inside.

• The shop is brightly lit, which makes Alma feel safe and happy.

• The shop is crowded with people, so Alma decides to wait outside.

• The shop is dark and scary, making Alma turn around and leave.

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How does the setting of the outside wall and alley affect the plot of Alma?

• The wall is colorful and cheerful, making Alma feel happy and playful.

• The wall is covered with posters, which makes Alma want to explore other stores.

• The wall has her friends' names on it, so Alma decides to wait there for them.

• The wall is covered with names, sparking Alma's curiosity and leading her to write her own name, which foreshadows her fate.

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What is irony?

• When something unexpected happens that is the opposite of what was intended or expected.

• When something is exactly a it appears.

• When something is scary or surprising.

• When someone tells a funny joke.

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What is an exposition in a story?

• The part of the story where the main conflict is resolved.

• The background information about the setting, characters, and situation, usually the beginning of the story.

• The moment when the hero achieves their goal.

• The section with the most action and excitement.

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In Alma, what is a symbol that represents an important event in the story?

• The snow represents Alma's excitement about shopping.

• The hat Alma wears symbolizes her wealth.

• The doll that looks like Alma symbolizes her eventual fate of being trapped.

• The doll that looks like Alma represents a new friend.

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What point of view is used in the short film Alma?

• First person, where Alma tells the story directly.

• Second person, where the viewer is directly addressed as a character in the story.

• Third person limited, where we see the story from outside Alma but know her thoughts and feelings.

• Third person objective, where we see Alma's actions from outside without knowing her thoughts or feelings.

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In the short film Alma, what type of character is Alma?

• Alma is a flat character because she has a simple role in the story.

• Alma is a static character because she doesn't undergo any significant internal change.

• Alma is a dynamic character because she learns an important lesson by the end.

• Alma is a round character because she has a curious personality and detailed traits that make her feel realistic.