22. The art of subtitling

Why are subtitles important for deaf or hard of hearing people?

• They help with colors
• They describe sounds and speech
• They explain the plot
• They translate jokes

What was the mistaken subtitle shown on BBC in 2019?

• Spiderman
• Superman
• Batman
• Ironman

What is a 'genre'?

• A film location
• A TV time slot
• A style with unique features
• A special subtitle

What kind of music might be described as 'jaunty'?

• Dark and gloomy
• Energetic and confident
• Slow and sad
• Mysterious and deep

Why are subtitles useful for language learners?

• They teach grammar
• They help match words to sounds
• They provide translations only
• They block distractions

Who is Karli Witkowska?

• A film director
• A subtitler for Stranger Things
• An actress
• A news presenter

What does 'gasp' mean?

• To laugh
• To shout
• To take a quick breath in surprise
• To whisper

What does 'gobsmacked' mean?

• Very tired
• Extremely surprised and speechless
• Quite bored
• Very confused

What is a 'high five'?

• A new greeting
• A compliment
• Clapping hands with someone in celebration
• A camera angle

How do adjectives help in subtitling?

• They explain plot
• They express emotions of scenes
• They replace dialogue
• They describe actors