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Screenplay Writing Essentials

Screenplay Writing Essentials

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Michael Hauge discusses common screenplay writing mistakes, emphasizing the importance of a clear hero's outer motivation. He highlights the need for simplicity in storytelling and the significance of character setup and empathy. Hauge advises against rushing the story, stressing the importance of building conflict gradually.

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake writers make in the first two stages of writing a screenplay?

Focusing too much on dialogue

Ignoring the hero's outer motivation

Overemphasizing special effects

Neglecting the setting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Michael Hauge, what is at the foundation of any story?

Multiple subplots

A complex plot

A strong antagonist

A visible goal for the hero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the hero's outer motivation in a screenplay?

To provide comic relief

To drive the plot forward

To introduce new characters

To create a subplot

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can happen if writers focus too much on the inner journey and complexity?

The story becomes too predictable

The story lacks a clear direction

The characters become unrelatable

The setting becomes unrealistic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a writer ensure their story has a clear direction?

By adding multiple subplots

By focusing on the hero's inner journey

By creating complex characters

By establishing a visible goal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core idea of the movie 'Inception' according to Michael Hauge?

A battle between dream worlds

A complex dream within a dream

A heist in a futuristic city

A group of people changing behavior through dreams

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key element in most Hollywood movies according to the transcript?

Complex character arcs

Simple story ideas

Elaborate settings

Multiple plot twists

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