LIT 1000 Quiz #5 Review

According to A Short Guide to Writing about Film, why do we write about movies academically?

• To summarize the plot

• To analyze/interpret film meaningfully

• To hate on a movie

• To convince others to watch

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True or False. When writing about film, writers should balance their personal opinions with objective observations.

• True

• False

How do we benefit from writing about film?

• Only film majors should do this

• It encourages passive/casual viewing

• It deepens your understanding of film techniques and meanings

• It requires no extra research

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True or False. Before you watch a movie, you SHOULD NOT have preliminary questions to help guide your viewing.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is a good strategy for film analysis?

• Focus only on the editing

• Only watch the film once

• Ignore the film's composition and style

• Take notes on sound, editing, structure

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True or False. When analyzing film, you DO NOT have to rewatch a film if you remember the plot well.

• True

• False

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Why do we write critical essays on film?

• To reveal subtleties or complexities of film

• To summarize the movie for those who haven't seen it

• To focus primarily on abstract theories about a film's narrative

• To provide personal opinions without much evidence

True or False. Writing about film DOES NOT really reveal cultural or historical influences.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is NOT an element to note down when critically viewing a movie?

• Repeated elements to emphasize a point

• Unfamiliar/perplexing elements

• The lead actor's previous acting roles

• The 3-4 most important sequences

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True or False. Always review your notes before you start writing about film.

• True

• False

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