Character & Narrator
(100)
This type of narrator uses “I” and tells the story from inside the action.
First person narration
(100)
This film making technique can make a character seem powerful by filming them from below.
low-angle shot
(100)
What is the author’s purpose if they are trying to convince readers to agree with their opinion?
persuade
(100)
This element of a speaker’s delivery can make the same sentence sound serious, sarcastic, or excited.
Tone (also acceptable: pace, emphasis).
(200)
When a narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, this point of view is called ______.
Third Person Omniscient
(200)
Music added to a movie scene most directly influences what element of storytelling?
mood, tone, or emotional impact
(200)
What do we call the author’s attitude or position toward a topic?
point of view
(200)
What additional element in a televised news report can influence viewers but is not present in a written article?
Visual footage (also acceptable: images, video clips, facial expressions, graphics).
(300)
An author reveals a character’s personality through actions, dialogue, and reactions of others. What is this method called?
indirect characterization
(300)
When comparing a novel to its movie version, what is one visual element the film can use that the book cannot?
Visual elements (examples: lighting, camera angles, facial expressions, costumes, special effects).
(300)
What type of word choice shows strong feelings and may reveal an author’s bias?
Loaded language (also acceptable: emotional language, biased word choice).
(300)
How can images in a multimedia presentation affect the audience differently than text alone?
Images can create stronger emotional responses, highlight specific details, or influence how viewers interpret the subject.
(400)
If two characters argue about the same event but describe it differently, what literary element is being contrasted?
Point of View or Perspectives
(400)
If a poem is read aloud dramatically instead of silently, what performance element can change its meaning?
Tone of voice (also acceptable: emphasis, pacing, inflection).
(400)
Why might an author include a counterargument in an argumentative article?
To show fairness and acknowledge opposing viewpoints before refuting them, which strengthens the author’s argument.
(400)
If a video version of a speech cuts out important context, what might happen to the original message?
The message may become misleading, incomplete, or altered because important context is missing.
(500)
When a narrator exaggerates, lies, or misunderstands events, what term describes this narrator—and how does it affect the reader?
Unreliable narrator.
It affects the reader by making it difficult to determine what is true, requiring readers to look for clues and read critically.
(500)
When analyzing differences between a written scene and its film adaptation, what should you focus on to compare how each medium shapes the audience’s understanding?
Students should focus on how medium-specific techniques (camera angles, music, lighting, acting, staging, etc.) shape the audience’s understanding or interpretation compared to the text.
(500)
If an author presents only one side of an issue and ignores opposing viewpoints, what does that suggest about their point of view?
It suggests the author may be biased and presenting a one-sided argument.
(500)
When comparing a podcast and an article on the same topic, what two medium-specific features should you analyze?
two medium-specific features, such as:
Podcast: tone, interviews, sound effects, pacing
Article: statistics, structure, citations, charts
They should explain how those features shape understanding or trust.