Narrative Conventions
Visual elements
Genre
Christmas/ Advent
General knowledge
100

The process authors use to develop and reveal a character’s personality and traits.

Characterisation

100

This is the part of an image that grabs the viewer’s attention first, often because of size, color, or placement.

Salience

100

A genre of books and films that includes wizards, magical creatures, and fantastical worlds.

fantasy

100

The date that marks the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.

December 25th

100

This country is known for inventing pizza and pasta.

Italy

200

A conflict where the protagonist battles internal struggles like guilt or fear.

character vs. self

200

This camera angle looks down on a subject and makes them appear smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable.

high-angle shot

200

This genre, common in TV and movies, revolves around solving crimes or uncovering secrets.

mystery or crime

200

This popular Christmas carol begins with the line, "Silent night, holy night."

Silent Night

200

The primary colors are red, yellow, and ____

Blue

300

The rare point of view that directly addresses the audience as “you.”  

second person

300

The term for the way characters communicate their emotions or intentions through posture and gestures.

body language

300

This genre often features dark, suspenseful plots with themes of terror and the supernatural.

Horror

300

The circular decoration used during Advent, often holding four candles, is called this.

Advent wreath

300

The largest planet in our solar system.

Jupiter

400

The series of events building tension and developing the conflict.

rising action

400

The objects, characters, and scenery placed at the front of the image to emphasize importance are part of this element.

foregrounding

400

Books and films with historical settings, often focusing on famous events or figures.

historical fiction

400

The Advent season traditionally begins on this day of the week.

Sunday

400

This Shakespearean play features the famous line, “To be or not to be, that is the question.”

Hamlet

500

In many stories, the color red can symbolise this.

passion, danger, or love

500

Combining vectors, gaze, and salience helps to create this aspect of an image, directing how the viewer interprets the scene.

visual composition

500

TV shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation use this genre style, where the camera mimics a documentary.

mockumentary

500

The liturgical color often associated with Advent, symbolizing preparation and penance.

Purple

500

This is the smallest country in the world by land area.

Vatican City

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