Fact vs. Opinion
Which of these sentences is an opinion?
- Movies are fun to watch.
- Movie posters tell about a movie.
- Moviemakers leave things out of a frame.
- Some movies deal with people and their problems.
Movies are fun to watch.
Funny or enjoyable; amusing
Entertaining
People who review or judge a piece of work.
Critics
Which of these is NOT a technique the article describes as making movies more exciting?
- CGI
- JPM
- quick cut
- voiceovers
Voiceovers
How can you tell this sentence from the article states a fact?
"Every time cinematographers look through their camera they frame their shot."
A.) It was written by the author.
B.) Most people know this information.
C.) The word cinematographer can be found in the dictionary.
D.) The information can be proven by checking a reference source.
D.) The information can be proven by checking a reference source.
Which of these sentences is an opinion?
- "Their reviews carry a lot of weight."
- "Movie critics get to see movies before the public."
- "Moviemakers have to decide what to keep and what to cut."
"Their reviews carry a lot of weight."
To try and make popular
Promote
The goal or aim of something.
Target
Which of these concepts is mentioned in 'Coming Distractions' and explained in more detail in 'How Do They Do That?"
- model making
- green screen filming
- JPM
- CGI
CGI
To pay close attention; concentrate
Focus
Something that is exciting.
Thrilling
How are 'Coming Distractions' and 'How Do They Do That?' alike?
- Both focus on fantasy and science fiction movies.
- Both focus mainly on special effects.
- Both explain moviemaking techniques.
- Both explain moviemaking techniques.
Which of these sentences is a fact?
- Studios advertise their movies like crazy.
- Blogs are the best way to promote movies.
- A character shown in a well-lit area is happy and safe.
- Movie stars give interviews on television and radio.
- Movie stars give interviews on television and radio.
To inform people about a product/event
Advertise
The directions from which you see things.
Angles
What does the word 'panned' mean in the sentence below?
"So the camera became the shark. When the 'shark' moved, the camera was panned."
Moved back and forth
Which word from the article signals an opinion?
- movies
- reason
- thrilling
- watching
Thrilling
Sudden bursts of energy; excitement
Jolts
To create or produce something.
Generated
Which of these sentences best expresses the main idea?
- Movies are an entertaining escape from reality, and we should just enjoy them.
- You can learn to be a moviemaker yourself by learning a few basic techniques.
- It is important to understand moviemaking techniques and ask questions about movies.
It is important to understand moviemaking techniques and ask questions about movies.