A Level Media C1 Section A

Question 1

Claude Levi-Strauss' Narrative Theory

Accepted Answer

Binary Opposition

Question 2

The term that describes the associated meaning of something. E.g. Red as danger or love

Accepted Answer

Connotation

Question 3

What characters say is referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Dialogue

Question 4

The term that refers to how a frame moves into another

Accepted Answer

Transition

Question 5

The main character is known as the...

Accepted Answer

Protagonist

Question 6

Which of these Disney characters is a countertype?

Accepted Answer

Moana, Shrek

Question 7

The name(s) associated with narrative theory...

Accepted Answer

Todorov & Propp, Levi-Strauss & Barthes

Question 8

A type of narrative structure that continues in a very logical, chronological order

Accepted Answer

Linear

Question 9

Which of these is an editing technique?

Accepted Answer

Non-Continuity, Shot Duration, Fade to Black, Slow Motion

Question 10

Why does Gauntlett believe media identities are now more diverse?

Accepted Answer

Because society is more liberal, Because audiences are more media critical, Because of Web 2.0, Because audiences are more active

Question 11

A shared belief in society is referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Ideology

Question 12

Which of the following are associated with Gilroy?

Accepted Answer

Colonialism, Xenophobia, Othering

Question 13

The three elements that make up Cinematography

Accepted Answer

Framing, Angles and Movement

Question 14

Identify the odd one out:

Accepted Answer

Score

Question 15

In a Language question, what structure should you use?

Accepted Answer

Point, Example, Theory, Analysis, Link

Question 16

The narrative approach that is unconventional and chaotic

Accepted Answer

Post-Structuralism

Question 17

Elements of Mise-en-Scene...

Accepted Answer

Colour, Proxemics, Setting

Question 18

Have you been revising for your assessment?

Accepted Answer

OF COURSE, MISS!

Question 19

Which of these is the odd one out? (CLUE: Platforms)

Accepted Answer

Trailers

Question 20

The narrative theorist who came up with the Equilibrium Structure

Accepted Answer

Tsvetin Todorov

Question 21

Who came up with the Reception Theory?

Accepted Answer

Hall

Question 22

The Editing Term that describes the compression of a passage of time

Accepted Answer

Montage

Question 23

Which of these media theorists have view on media objectification?

Accepted Answer

Mulvey, Van Zoonen

Question 24

One of Propp's main character functions...

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Question 25

What are the three audience readings according to Hall's Reception Theory?

Accepted Answer

Preferred, Negotiated and Oppositional

Question 26

An editing technique...

Accepted Answer

Pace, Special Effects, Shot Length, Shot Selection

Question 27

In a representation question, what must you comment on?

Accepted Answer

All of the above (as well as lots of terminology!)

Question 28

An editing technique...

Accepted Answer

CGI, Slow Motion, Montage, Time Lapse

Question 29

Describes the use of the camera (framing, movement and angles.)

Accepted Answer

Cinematography

Question 30

Which of these is the odd one out? (CLUE: All cinematography but different types of shot)

Accepted Answer

Close Up Shot

Question 31

Describes sound from outside the 'world' of the text. E.g. Background Music and Narration

Accepted Answer

Non-Diegetic Sound

Question 32

Which of these is not an element of mise-en-scene?

Accepted Answer

Narration

A Level Media C1 Section A

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A Level Media C1 Section A

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