WorksheetsComp 1B - Genre, MES, Narrative
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is meant by 'genre'?
A style or category of film/ tv
The typical elements in the film
A combination of a couple of films
What is the definition of 'Convention'
A type of kind of film
The hidden meaning
A typical element, the way something is usually done
Typical conventions of science fiction films are..
Time travel, space ships, aliens
War, battle, history
Isolated places, jump scares, suspenseful music
Typical conventions of action films are...
Car chase
Explosions
Aliens
Violence
Ghosts
Mise en Scene looks at which 5 elements?
Scene, Costume, Camera shots, Actors
Special effects, Costume, Equipment, Makeup
Setting, Costume, Actors, Lighting, Props
Quality of lighting: Soft/ diffused lighting creates what effect?
Dramatic/ Intense
Romantic/ dream like
The effect of Low Key Lighting is to create...
a sense of mystery and suspense
a sterile looking environment such as hospital/ tranquil atmosphere
Warm lighting connotes a what kind of atmosphere?
Happy feeling
Cold, gloomy and lonely
dangerous
Cool lighting connotes a what kind of atmosphere?
Happy feelings
Cold, gloomy and lonely
dangerous
According to Steve Neale, Genre are instances of repetition and difference. True or false?
True
False
Who's Theory is this? 'Narrative consist of Equilibrium, Recognition, Disruption, Resolution, New Equilibrium"
Todorov
Propp
Levi-Strauss
Who's Theory is it? "8 character roles: applies to mainstream texts e.g. blockbuster films where characters often follow stereotype. You can apply this theory to running news stories; Hero, Villain, False Hero, Princess (or prize), Her Father, Donor, Despatcher, Helper"
Todorov
Propp
Levi-Strauss
LINEAR narrative is a story in non -chronological order, it could contain flashbacks
True
False
If a film used flashbacks, it would be a non-linear narrative?
True
False
Todorov suggested there are 5 stages to a narrative. What are they?
Equilibrium, disruption, recognition, disequilibrium, equilibrium
Equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair, new equilibrium
