Select the best definition for the key term CONNOTATION

the meanings attached to what you can see or hear in a text

Using Propp's theory, Bond is:

An archetypal hero, whose role is to restore equilibrium.

What could be the reason for their being so many Asian influences in the film?

There was huge popularity for Martial Arts films at the time

Which conventions best fit a tabloid newspaper?

Often dominated by sensationalist news

What are cross-platform marketing strategies?

When advertising spans across different types of media.

Select the best definition for the key term DENOTATION

the description of what you can see or hear in a media text

What is the BBC's mission statement?

To inform, educate and entertain

The coming together of different technologies

What are the four elements of uses and gratifications?

Entertainment, relationships, information, identity

Why might people mistake Pride's genre?

Pride can be associated with gay pride

The difference between BBFC 12 and 12A?

12A is only used for cinema release

What is the aim of the campaign?

To get women to take up exercise

Select the best definition for the key term ANCHORAGE

Helps to tell the audience which connotation is correct

Examples of cross-platform Spectre marketing:

Trailers, poster, official website, ringtone, apps, games.

What is meant by the term anchorage?

The words that go alongside an image

What's a conglomerate?

A large company consisting of several divisions.

What's the definition of a news value?

The prominence given to a news story

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1
What is the name of the fictional town where The Archers is set?
Ambridge
Drawbridge
Warwickshire
Worcestershire
2
Select the best definition for the key term CONNOTATION
the analysis of the media language in a media text
the identification of media techniques
the meanings attached to what you can see or hear in a text
the meanings attached to what you can see or hear in a text
3
Using Propp's theory, Bond is:
A suave, rich symbol of the patriarchy
A dispatcher, whose role is to send off the hero.
An archetypal villain whose role is to disrupt equilibrium
An archetypal hero, whose role is to restore equilibrium.
4
What could be the reason for their being so many Asian influences in the film?
The director was Asian
There was huge popularity for Martial Arts films at the time
Beijing had the Olympics that year
The Thai government funded the movie
5
What does PSB stand for?
Private Service Broadcasting
Public Sound Broadcasting
Private Signal Broadcasting
Public Service Broadcasting
6
GQ's red, black and white colour palette is associated with:
Power and strength
Red Bull
Samoa
Love and happiness
7
Which conventions best fit a tabloid newspaper?
Contains serious news topics
Often dominated by sensationalist news
Informs of the local news and events from your region
Provides a balance of entertainment and serious news
8
What are cross-platform marketing strategies?
When you only have a small budget
When you market your film from a train platform.
When advertising spans across different types of media.
When you use targeted, direct advertising.
9
What is the significance of how the women are dressed in the Quality Street advert?
They look like the sweets
They look nice
They look modern
They look wealthy
10
Select the best definition for the key term DENOTATION
the analysis of a media text
the explanation of ideas in a media text
the identification of media techniques
the description of what you can see or hear in a media text
11
What is the BBC's mission statement?
To enjoy, educate and entertain
To inform, involve and entertain
To inform, educate and entertain
To entertain, annoy and educate
12
What is convergence?
A problem with technology
New digital technologies
The coming together of different technologies
The latest smartphones
13
Why have they not used a celebrity?
Want to appeal to normal women
Could not afford it
Charities can't use celebrities
Not selling a product so not needed
14
What are the four elements of uses and gratifications?
Identity, escapism, entertainment, relationships
Relationships, escapism, information, copying
Information, entertainment, escapism, identity
Entertainment, relationships, information, identity
15
Who are Pride's target audience?
American women
Proud women
Bond girls
British women of colour
16
Who regulates TV and Film?
IPSO
Ofcom
BBFC
PEGI
17
Why might people mistake Pride's genre?
Pride can be associated with gay pride
Pride can be associated with emotions
Pride can be associated with the film "Pride"
Pride is a U2 song from 1984
18
Who are GQ's target demographic?
Male film fans
Conservative, older males
Trendy young males
Fans of WWE
19
The difference between BBFC 12 and 12A?
12A is only used for cinema release
12 is legally enforced, 12A is not
12 features more mature content
12A is not suitable for children
20
"Bond and beyond" uses:
List of three
Rhyme and alliteration
Simile and rhyme
Alliteration and onomatopoeia
21
Which newspaper has a left wing allegiance?
The Sun
The Daily Mail
The Daily Telegraph
The Guardian
22
The best word to describe The Rock's representation in GQ:
Emasculated
Effeminate
Handsome
Hypermasculine
23
What is the aim of the campaign?
To get women to take up exercise
To get women to be happy with their bodies
To get women to feel equal to men
To sell gym memberships
24
Select the best definition for the key term ANCHORAGE
A way of making sense of the product
Holding the image down to make sense
Features which give meaning to an image
Helps to tell the audience which connotation is correct
25
Examples of cross-platform Spectre marketing:
Trailers, poster, official website, loo roll, apps, games.
Trailers, poster, official website, ringtone, cheese, games.
Trailers, martinis, official website, ringtone, apps, games.
Trailers, poster, official website, ringtone, apps, games.
26
What is meant by the term anchorage?
The main news headline
A secondary news story on the page
The words that go alongside an image
When a news story is biased
27
When was 'Quality Street' created?
1950s
Regency Period
1936
After the war
28
What's a conglomerate?
A mean and moody mise-en-scene.
A smaller division of a larger company.
A type of film company
A large company consisting of several divisions.
29
What's the definition of a news value?
How interesting the story is
The prominence given to a news story
The most read story of the day
How much money is made from a news story
30
Which British company produced this film?
EON
Disney
Working Title
Warner Brothers

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