Farewell
This reoccurring symbol in the film suggests the burden of death and loss in the film
The little bird
Something representing something else
Symbolism
adds depth and complexity to the storytelling, inviting the reader to piece together the fragmented narrative for a deeper understanding.
What is the impact of non-linear narrative
Other than English, Ms. Knight also teaches
Social Studies
Situational Irony is used by the grandmother when she says . . .
"Taking the stairs is how I stay healthy"
or
"When I see you get married"
A contradicting situation that reveals something deeper about the reality of the scene/story/character/etc.
Irony
the placement and focus on the screen is placed according to this guide
Rule of Thirds
Ms. Knight moved from this city this year
Victoria
This early event or detail in "The Farewell" foreshadows the revelation about Nai Nai's illness and tension with sharing the information.
The joke about the cat on the roof at dinner
suggestions or warnings about event to come and planted earlier in the narrative
Foreshadowing
this auditory and stylistic element is used to enhance a films tone
Soundtrack
the other language Ms. Knight speaks
Arabic
This major lie in the film depicts how the family attempts to conceal grief with celebration
The wedding of Billie's cousin
A comparison between two things otherwise unrelated
Metaphor
This camera techniques is used to create consistency throughout the film with limited editing
Long static shot
Ms. Knights favourite artists
Tyler the Creator
Lana del Rey
the use of this enhanced the dreary imagery in the film
Uses vivid depiction/description that enables the reader to imagine the world of a piece.
Imagery
An overarching term relating to how a film appears
cinematography
Ms. Knight had this job before beginning the Education Program
Human Resources