Truman Show

The town Truman lives in ...

• Seahaven

• See Heaven

• Sheheavin

• Seaheavin

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What is the actual name of the woman Truman is in love with?

• Sylvia

• Lauren

• Meryl

• Garlan

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The director of The Truman Show the film, is named...

• Peter Weir

• Steven Spielberg

• Sofia Coppola

• Wes Anderson

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The Truman Show is a comment on ...

• consumerism

• how "the media" invades our privacy

• peoples' willingness to accept the image of the world they are presented with

• how easily our understanding the world can be manipulated by the people around us

• All of these

In The Truman Show, a 1998 movie starring Jim Carrey, the main character doesn’t realize he’s living inside a TV show, but everyone else around him, including the audience, knows the truth.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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What theme is explored through Truman's realisation that his life is a TV show?

• The power of media

• The importance of family

• The value of education

• The significance of wealth

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How does the use of diegetic and non-diegetic sound contribute to the film's narrative?

• It confuses the audience.

• It enhances the realism of Truman's world.

• It creates a sense of suspense.

• It highlights the artificiality of Truman's world.

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How does the film use the technique of framing to emphasise Truman's isolation?

• By using wide shots

• By using close-up shots

• By using over-the-shoulder shots

• By using high-angle shots

How does the film's use of lighting change as Truman becomes more aware of his situation?

• It becomes darker and more shadowy.

• It becomes brighter and more natural.

• It remains constant.

• It becomes more colourful.

How does the film use the technique of mise-en-scène to convey themes?

• By using natural landscapes

• By using carefully constructed sets

• By using minimal props

• By using real locations