TED-Ed: Slowing down time (in writing & film) - Aaron Sitze

The video explores the phenomenon of certain memories feeling longer than they actually are, such as car accidents or first kisses. It explains how filmmakers create slow motion by taking more frames and suggests that writers can achieve a similar effect by using more descriptive details in their narratives. The video provides examples of how to slow down time in writing to capture important moments and create tension.

What phenomenon does the narrator describe when recalling a car accident?

• The memory seems shorter than the actual event.

• The memory seems longer than the actual event.

• The memory is completely forgotten.

• The memory is exactly the same as the event.

How do filmmakers create slow motion in films?

• By speeding up the projector.

• By using special effects.

• By taking fewer pictures.

• By taking more pictures.

What is the key technique for writers to create slow motion in their narratives?

• Using fewer words.

• Using more descriptive details.

• Writing in a passive voice.

• Using complex vocabulary.

In the example of writing a game-winning free throw, what is emphasized to slow down time?

• The speed of the ball.

• The crowd's reaction.

• The final score of the game.

• The detailed description of actions.

What should writers focus on to effectively use slow motion in their narratives?

• Avoiding dialogue.

• Writing in first person.

• Identifying significant moments.

• Using complex sentence structures.

What is not enough to create the effect of slow motion in writing?

• Simply stating that time slowed down.

• Using a lot of adjectives.

• Describing the setting in detail.

• Both A and B.

What is the ultimate goal of using slow motion in writing according to the narrator?

• To confuse the reader.

• To create tension and interest.

• To focus on unimportant details.

• To make the narrative longer.