Movie Genres
Character Types
Story Elements
Miscellaneous
100

What is the really scary genre?

Horror!

100

The star of the story!

Main character/protagonist!

100

What do "comedies" make the audience do?

Laugh!

100

What is the job where someone is in movies and shows?

Actor/actress!

200

What is the genre where people fall in love?

Romance!

200

The bad guy!

The villain/antagonist!

200

What can you find in a fantasy movie?

Magic, dragons, unicorns, castles, etc!

200

What do we call the "creative leader" of a movie or show?

Director!

300

What is the genre where people sing songs to tell the story?

Musical!

300

What is another word for "secondary character"?

Side character!

300

What emotions do you feel if you watch a thriller?

Excitement, fear, nervousness, etc!

300

What are Japanese animated movies or TV series called?

Anime!

400

What is the genre where the main characters are drawn pictures instead of real people?

Animated!

400

Who does the star fall in love with?

Love interest!
400

What things can you find in a horror movie?

Ghosts, monsters, demons, etc!
400

What are "sound effects"?

The noises that happen in a movie--a door opening, a child crying, a dog growling, a window breaking, etc!

500

What is the genre where people are in America's Wild West?

Western!

500

Who is a mean or imperfect character who still does something good?

Antihero!

500

What is a quest? Hint: it's related to the word "adventure"!

A long and sometimes dangerous journey to find or do something!

500

What do we call the music of a movie or show?

Soundtrack OR score!

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