The Shaping of Story: Narrative Techniques in the 2012 Film

The Shaping of Story: Narrative Techniques in the 2012 Film

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12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The 2012 film "Anna Karenina" utilizes a prominent narrative technique by setting much of the story within:

The actual palaces and estates of 19th-century Russia.

A series of flashbacks narrated by Anna.

A grand, often decaying, theater.

The perspective of a traditional omniscient narrator.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The film interweaves the story of Anna Karenina with that of Konstantin Levin. This narrative choice primarily serves to:

Provide comic relief from the tragic central plot.

Offer a contrasting perspective on love, society, and personal fulfillment.

Detail the agricultural practices of 19th-century Russia.

Introduce a completely unrelated subplot to extend the film's length.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Instead of relying on a traditional voice-over narrator, the 2012 adaptation of "Anna Karenina" primarily conveys its narrative through:

Direct quotes from Leo Tolstoy's novel displayed on screen.

The detailed thoughts and inner monologues of the characters.

Visual storytelling elements like set design, cinematography, and character interactions.

A chorus of actors who comment on the events as they unfold.

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The pervasive theatrical setting in the film acts as a central __________, representing the artificiality of Russian high society.

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The film's narrative is streamlined, primarily focusing on Anna's tragic love __________.

6.

MATCH QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

Match each narrative concept with its correct description based on the 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina:

Understanding Character Motives

  • The focus on Anna's emotional journey narrows the narrative scope, guiding viewers’ interpretation toward the destructive consequences of passionate love within a rigid society.

Influence of Perspective

The deliberate use of stylized language and carefully constructed dialogue by Tom Stoppard contributes significantly to the audience’s understanding of emotions and thematic undercurrents.

Inferences About Bias

The film's selective portrayal of characters, emphasizing or downplaying certain flaws or virtues, invites viewers to recognize subtle biases influencing character portrayals, particularly evident in the more sympathetic depiction of Karenin.

Diction and Syntax

The film relies heavily on visual storytelling and dialogue to present character motivations without internal narration, requiring viewers to interpret actions and expressions.

Perspective and Information

Dialogue between characters, such as Anna and Vronsky or Anna and Karenin, reveals emotional complexity and societal pressures, significantly shaping audience perception.

7.

MATCH QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

Match each example from the 2012 adaptation of Anna Karenina with the correct narrative concept it illustrates:

Perspective and Information

Jude Law’s portrayal of Karenin as emotionally nuanced, leading viewers to reconsider his motivations and potentially shifting their sympathies.

  • Narrator Reliability and Its Effects

Levin's countryside life scenes contrasted sharply with the artificiality of city life, emphasizing the film’s thematic divide.

  • Impact of Bias on Reliability

The filmmakers' choice to highlight Anna’s tragic love affair over other themes, such as Levin’s rural storyline or broader societal issues, directing viewer sympathy.

Influence of Perspective

The film’s theatrical setting constantly reminds viewers they are watching a constructed narrative, influencing how audiences interpret the story's truthfulness.

  • Understanding Character Motives

Anna's deep emotional turmoil portrayed through visual cues and external actions instead of explicit narration, requiring viewers’ active interpretation.

8.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

In the 2012 adaptation of Anna Karenina, how does the filmmakers’ portrayal of Anna’s relationship with Vronsky reveal a bias that affects the narrative’s reliability? Use one specific example from the film to support your analysis.

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