WorksheetsUnit 10: The Rom-Com Formula
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a common element in romantic comedies?
A lack of humor
A series of entertaining misadventures
A tragic ending
A focus on horror elements
Which playwright laid the foundation for romantic comedies with plays like 'Much Ado About Nothing'?
George Bernard Shaw
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
William Shakespeare
What is a typical setting for a rom-com protagonist's job?
A law firm
A whimsical job like managing a bookstore
A hospital
A construction site
Which era is considered the Golden Age of romantic comedies?
The 1950s and 1960s
The 1990s and early 2000s
The 1930s and 1940s
The 2010s and 2020s
What challenge did rom-coms face by the late 2000s?
Increased popularity
Overly complex storylines
Too many action sequences
Decline in ticket sales for mid-budget films
Which film introduced a superhero twist on rom-com storytelling?
Silver Linings Playbook
Wedding Crashers
Deadpool
The Best Man
What is a common trope in rom-coms?
A focus on political themes
A love triangle
A horror subplot
A science fiction setting
Which actress became a Latina rom-com icon with movies like 'The Wedding Planner'?
Meg Ryan
Sandra Bullock
Julia Roberts
Jennifer Lopez
What is a recent trend in rom-coms?
Embracing self-awareness and deconstructing traditional tropes
Eliminating humor
Ignoring traditional tropes
Focusing solely on male protagonists
What do rom-coms remind us of, according to the text?
The inevitability of heartbreak
The beauty in beginnings and potential for happily ever after
The importance of solitude
The necessity of conflict
