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Who directed the classic 1950 film Sunset Boulevard?
Billy Wilder
What major environmental event are the women managing in the opening of the play?
a flood
Daily walking reduces heart disease risk by 30%.
statistics
What audio technique is used for Joe Gillis to tell the story of Sunset Boulevard from beyond the grave?
voiceover
What are spoken lines called?
dialogue
Finish the line: "Alright, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for_____________."
my close-up
Why is the edge of the road between The Flats and Shepparton lined with hessian fabric?
To block the Queen from seeing the Indigenous humpies during her 1954 tour.
Leading technology analysts at Gartner warn that using simple passwords leaves accounts vulnerable.
Expert opinion
What camera angle is used to capture the famous shot of Joe floating in the pool at the start of the film?
fish-eye-view or worm-eye-view
What key staging element changes to indicate a dream sequence?
lighting
What is the title of the script Norma Desmond is writing?
Salome
What is "Good old Daish’s"?
The town tip
Name the technique:
"Rigid 9-to-5 office schedules are relics of the past."
Appeal to being modern and up-to-date
What term refers to everything that appears in front of the camera and its overall visual composition?
mise-en-secne
Dolly's address becomes a ____________.
recurring motif
Why do Paramount Pictures call Norma Desmond's mansion?
To rent her car
What is the name of Dolly's baby?
Regina
Teenagers today are completely reliant on social media for communication and rarely speak on the phone.
generalisation
What audio term describes sounds that exist within the story world and can be heard by the characters?
Diegetic sound
Which theatrical term describes the deliberate physical placement, positioning, and movement of actors within a stage space?
blocking
What classic silent film clip starring Gloria Swanson is shown inside Norma Desmond's home theater?
Queen Kelly
Finish the line: "Presenting…the Encyclopedia Britannica. Your entrée to the world of learning, a world of discovery, a world of _____________"
"fascinating facts"
What is the following mode of persuasion?
"As a certified athletic trainer with 15 years of coaching experience, I ensure our workout plans prioritise safety."
ethos
Which lighting style is characterised by dark shadows and high contrast?
low-key lighting
What is "encyclops" an example of?
Neologism