Graphic Novel
Figurative Language Techniques
Camera Shots and Angles
Figurative Language Techniques
Camera Shots and Angles
100

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What is a sound effect in this image?

CRASH!

100

'I’ve told you a million times.’

is an example of which technique?

Hyperbole

100

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Identify the camera shot/ angle.

Close up shot

100

'Run. Run. Run'

is an example of which technique?

Repetition

100

What is the effect of a close up shot?

Used to emphasise how important a character or object is or show a character's emotions. 

200

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Who says 'No. That is not how I work.'?

The man with the black hair. 

200

'He was as brave as a lion.' 

is an example of what technique?

Simile

200

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Identify the camera shot/ angle.

Birds eye view

200

"Can I talk to you please?" asked Ronaldo

is an example of?

Dialogue.

200

What is the effect of a long shot? 

often used as a first shot at the start of a particular sequence to show an overview of what is happening. 

300

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What is happening in this panel?

They are having fun on a rollercoaster. 

300

'He has a heart of stone.'

is an example of what technique?

Metaphor

300

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Identify the camera shot/ angle.

Extreme long shot
300

'The sun smiled down on us' 

is an example of what technique?

Personification

300

What is the effect of a mid shot?

It shows some background and whole body language.

400

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Describe the colours of this page.

Dark colours to show the audience this is a scary place. 

400

What is an example of hyperbole?

Many - exaggeration. 

400

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Identify the camera shot/ angle.

Low angle shot

400
What is an example of a simile?
Many - comparing two things using like or as. 
400

What is the effect of a high angle shot?

It can make a person look weak or vulnerable.

500

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Describe the colours of this page.

The colours are calm and muted which shows the characters are content (happy). 

500

What is an example of a metaphor?

Many - comparing two things by saying something is something else. 

500

Look at Column 3 - 500 on the PowerPoint.

Identify the camera shot/ angle.

High angle shot

500

What is an example of personification?

Many - giving something human traits/ qualities. 

500

What is the effect of a low angle shot?

It can make a person look powerful or important. 

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