Empathy
Film & Emotion
Elements of a Feature Article
Film & Language Techniques
Romeo & Juliet
100

The ability to understand another person's feelings.

Empathy

100

The feeling audiences experience when they care about a character's outcome.

Concern

100
"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars?"
Rhetorical Question
100

A character is shown from the shoulders up as they receive devastating news.

Close-up

100

This theme is evident when Romeo and Juliet place their relationship about family loyalty.

Love

200

A film's perspectivie can influence audience _______

Empathy

200

A fast-paced chase scene is most likely to create this emotion.

Excitement

200

"I'll never forget the first time I stepped onto a film set." This feature article element shares a brief personal story.

Anecdote
200

A scene in a romantic comedy uses bright lighting with few shadows.

High-key

200

The relationship between the Montagues and Capulets represents this theme.

Conflict

300

Seeing events through a character's experiences develops this quality.

Understanding

300

A scene designed to make viewers feel uneasy creates this emotion.

Discomfort

300

"What makes audiences connect with characters on screen?" This opening is designed to immediately grab attention.

Hook

300

A horror film hides parts of the setting in darkness to create suspense.

Low-key

300

Many Elizabethans believed people's lives were controlled by this force.

Fate

400

A close-up of a character crying encourages audience ________

Connection

400

Music, lighting, and camera work combine to create this overall feeling.

Mood

400

"I believe film is one of the most powerful forms of storytelling."

First person

400
The audience can clearly see tears forming in a character's eyes.

Extreme Close-up

400

Romeo and Juliet challenge the social expectations of this Elizabethan institution.

Marriage

500

Films can challenge audience __________ about others.

Assumptions

500

A shocking plot twist often creates this reaction.

Surprise

500

"According to film critic A.O Scott, '...the film successfully builds empathy.'" What feature article element is being used?

Quote

500

The audience can only partially see a character's facial expression because much of their face is hidden in shadow.

Low-key

500

The feud is driven by a desire to protect family _______

Honour

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