Narrative Conventions
The process authors use to develop and reveal a character’s personality and traits.
Characterisation
This is the part of an image that grabs the viewer’s attention first, often because of size, color, or placement.
Salience
A genre of books and films that includes wizards, magical creatures, and fantastical worlds.
fantasy?
The date that marks the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.
December 25th
This country is known for inventing pizza and pasta.
Italy
A conflict where the protagonist battles internal struggles like guilt or fear.
character vs. self?
This camera angle looks down on a subject and makes them appear smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable.
high-angle shot?
This genre, common in TV and movies, revolves around solving crimes or uncovering secrets.
mystery or crime?
This popular Christmas carol begins with the line, "Silent night, holy night."
Silent Night?
The primary colors are red, yellow, and ____
Blue
The rare point of view that directly addresses the audience as “you.”
second person?
The term for the way characters communicate their emotions or intentions through posture and gestures.
body language?
This genre often features dark, suspenseful plots with themes of terror and the supernatural.
Horror
The circular decoration used during Advent, often holding four candles, is called this.
Advent wreath?
The largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
The series of events building tension and developing the conflict.
What is the rising action?
The objects, characters, and scenery placed at the front of the image to emphasize importance are part of this element.
foregrounding?
Books and films with historical settings, often focusing on famous events or figures.
historical fiction?
The Advent season traditionally begins on this day of the week.
Sunday
This Shakespearean play features the famous line, “To be or not to be, that is the question.”
Hamlet
In many stories, the color red can symbolise this.
What is passion, danger, or love?
Combining vectors, gaze, and salience helps to create this aspect of an image, directing how the viewer interprets the scene.
visual composition?
TV shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation use this genre style, where the camera mimics a documentary.
mockumentary?
The liturgical color often associated with Advent, symbolizing preparation and penance.
Purple
This is the smallest country in the world by land area.
Vatican City?