Codes of Convention in Representation:

What are media codes primarily used for?

• To entertain audiences

• To create meaning in media texts

• To sell products

• To confuse viewers

Which of the following is a technical code?

• Costume

• Dialogue

• Camera angle

• Facial expression

What does low-angle camera work typically suggest?

• Vulnerability

• Power

• Confusion

• Sadness

Which type of code includes body language and setting?

• Written

• Technical

• Symbolic

• Narrative

What is an example of a written code?

• Lighting

• Typography

• Costume

• Soundtrack

Which of the following is a genre convention?

• Bold costumes

• Meet-cute in romantic comedies

• Use of captions

• Editing pace

What do conventions help audiences do?

• Ignore stereotypes

• Understand the type of media

• Avoid analysis

• Focus only on visuals

Which symbolic code is used to show confidence?

• Closed posture

• Open posture

• Frown

• Dim lighting

What does fast-paced editing typically convey?

• Calmness

• Tension or action

• Romance

• Confusion

In Beyoncé’s Formation, what do costumes and body language represent?

• Sadness and loss

• Power and cultural pride

• Mystery and suspense

• Comedy and satire