WorksheetsYear 8 Media - Halfway Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
What are the key elements of a short narrative?
Select all relevant options.
Multiple characters involved in complex plots and sub-plots
One or two characters in a single plot line
Multiple settings and themes explored throughout the narrative
Involving one or two settings and exploring a single theme
A single conflict that is quickly resolved
Who used Russian folklores to develop a theory of different character types?
Vladimir Propp
Tzvetan Todorov
Andrew Cadelago
Jacob Frey
Which two of Propp's character types could Scar from 'The Lion King' be?
The False Hero
The Villain
The Dispatcher
The Princess's Father
What is the correct definition of 'The Donor' character type?
Gives the hero something to help him on his journey.
Assists the hero in restoring the equilibrium, often as a sidekick.
Traditionally the male protagonist whose role is to restore normality.
Usually a passive and vulnerable character, threatened by the villain.
What camera angle has been used in this shot from 'Frozen'?
High Angle Shot
Low Angle Shot
Canted Shot
Worm's Eye Shot
Why has this camera angle been used to portray the character of Elsa?
To make her look powerful
To show her as vulnerable
So we can see her facial expressions
So she looks taller than she is
Which camera angle and shot has been used in this scene from 'Shrek'?
Select all relevant answers.
Eye Level Shot
High Angle Shot
Extreme Close-Up Shot
Close-Up Shot
What is the impact of using High Angle Camera Shots?
They make characters appear more vulnerable.
They make characters look larger on the screen.
They show more of the setting on the screen.
They highlight characters' flaws and errors.
Which narrative structure tells a story in the correct chronological or sequential order?
(a)
A non-linear narrative structure is a disjointed narrative where events are not shown in time order.
Which of the following elements are typically included in non-linear narrative structures?
Flashbacks
Todorov's narrative structure
Flashforwards
Cliffhangers
What is 1 and 4 in this diagram of Todorov's Narrative Structure?
1. Equilibrium and 4. Disruption
1. Equilibrium and 4. Resolution
1. Disruption and 4. Rising conflict
1. Resolution and 4. New Disruption
In 'Snack Attack', which element of a non-linear narrative structure does the Director use to disprove our stereotypes?
(a)
Which camera shot in 'Snack Attack' shows us that the cookies actually belong to the boy?
Long Shot
Mid Shot
Close-Up Shot
Establishing Shot
What is the key message of the film 'Snack Attack'?
Young men are impolite and cruel
We shouldn't prejudice others
Old women are loud and annoying
People should stop eating cookies
What is the correct definition of a diegetic sound?
An explosive or disruptive sound
A noise that has a source on the screen
A noise that comes from off-screen
A quiet and mellow sound
What type of sound does not have a source on the screen?
(a)
What shot is used here to show how the young boy in 'The Present' is battling with his emotions?
Close-Up Shot
Mid Shot
Over the Shoulder Shot
Extreme Close-Up Shot
This long shot shows the whole of the dog and the boy together for the first time in 'The Present'. What does this reveal to the audience?
Both the dog and the boy are disabled
The boy is much taller than we thought
The boy might like the dog after all
The boy and the dog both prefer staying inside
What is the Director's overall message of the short film 'The Present'?
You should love yourself regardless of your 'imperfections'
Don't be cruel to animals
Dogs are beneficial as pets for humans
Don't judge people until you get to know them
Which of the following IS NOT one of AQA's 6 elements of a successful newspaper article?
Clearly structured and connected paragraphs
An effective headline and accompanying streamline
Subheadings throughout the article
Colourful images and descriptive text
Which of the following techniques can be used to create an engaging article headline?
Select all relevant answers.
Rhyme
Alliteration
Word Play
Puns
How confident are you in what we've covered in Media so far?
Is there anything you'd like to go over again?
