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WorksheetsFilm Structure & Characters
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The Three Universal Elements of a story include:
Main Character
Goal
Obstacle / Conflict
Rhetorical Situation
Preproduction, Production, & Post-production
What is the "secret sauce" to all good stories?
A likeable antagonist.
An unattainable goal.
Empathy.
Special effects.
Which is the best description of a story's antagonist?
The character who is in the way of the protagonist.
The villain who inspires audience support despite illegal/immoral activities.
The supporting hero who pursues the same goal for a different reason.
The character who represents a dire outcome if the protagonist doesn’t achieve the goal.
Which is the best description of a story's anti-hero?
The character who is in the way of the protagonist.
The villain who inspires audience support despite illegal/immoral activities.
The supporting hero who pursues the same goal for a different reason.
The character who represents a dire outcome if the protagonist doesn’t achieve the goal.
Which is the best description of a mirror character?
The character who is alike to the protagonist, but illuminates the dark side of the protagonist.
The villain who inspires audience support despite illegal/immoral activities.
The supporting hero who pursues the same goal for a different reason.
The character who represents a dire outcome if the protagonist doesn’t achieve the goal.
Which is the best description of a victim character?
The character who is alike to the protagonist, but illuminates the dark side of the protagonist.
The character who gives the protagonist knowledge to achieve the goal.
The supporting hero who pursues the same goal for a different reason.
The character who represents a dire outcome if the protagonist doesn’t achieve the goal.
Which is the best description of a mentor character?
The character who is alike to the protagonist, but illuminates the dark side of the protagonist.
The character who gives the protagonist knowledge to achieve the goal.
The supporting hero who pursues the same goal for a different reason.
The character who represents a dire outcome if the protagonist doesn’t achieve the goal.
Which act identifies when and where the story takes place, introduces the protagonist, hints at what the goal will be, and introduces a threat to the protagonist's goal?
(a)
Which act shows the protagonist working towards the goal and encountering obstacles that provide an emotional roller coaster for the audience?
(a)
Which act includes a climatic scene in which the protagonist displays a big act of bravery, compassion, or honesty and also includes a post-showdown resolution with new understanding or enlightenment for the protagonist?
(a)
What is the climactic scene of a film?
The moment in the narrative in which the protagonist defeats the antagonist or resolves the conflict.
The wrap-up at the end that clarifies the resolution.
A scene that leads to a major resolution (also known as the showdown).
The moment when the protagonist accepts the challenge of achieving the goal.
What is the denouement of a film?
The moment in the narrative in which the protagonist defeats the antagonist or resolves the conflict.
The wrap-up at the end that clarifies the resolution.
A scene that leads to a major resolution (also known as the showdown).
The moment when the protagonist accepts the challenge of achieving the goal.
What is a story element that is used to represent something else, usually an abstract idea or concept?
Symbol
Irony
Subtext
Contrast
What is a recurring theme or visual element that often varies throughout the narrative to reflect developments in the story?
Irony
Repetition
Subtext
Contrast
What is the payoff in a narrative?
A result that is usually the achievement of the goal.
The wrap-up that clarifies the resolution.
A strategy similar to foreshadowing that gives the audience a clue as to what will happen later.
The unspoken meaning of action or dialogue.
What is the subtext in a narrative?
A result that is usually the achievement of the goal.
The wrap-up that clarifies the resolution.
A strategy similar to foreshadowing that gives the audience a clue as to what will happen later.
The unspoken meaning of action or dialogue.
What is the best description of the contrasts storytelling technique?
A moment or scene from an earlier time shown to establish something that happened in the past.
Steering the audience to a realization by focusing on the opposite.
A strategy similar to foreshadowing that gives the audience a clue as to what will happen later.
The creation of a false impression in the mind of the audience (also known as a twist).
What is misdirection?
A moment or scene from an earlier time shown to establish something that happened in the past.
Steering the audience to a realization by focusing on the opposite.
A strategy similar to foreshadowing that gives the audience a clue as to what will happen later.
The creation of a false impression in the mind of the audience (also known as a twist).
What is a flashback?
A moment or scene from an earlier time shown to establish something that happened in the past.
Steering the audience to a realization by focusing on the opposite.
A strategy similar to foreshadowing that gives the audience a clue as to what will happen later.
The creation of a false impression in the mind of the audience (also known as a twist).
What is dramatic irony in a narrative?
The subversion of what is expected into something unexpected.
A situation in which the audience is aware of something that the characters are not.
A strategy similar to foreshadowing that gives the audience a clue as to what will happen later.
The unspoken meaning of action or dialogue.
