Camera Angles
This camera angle looks up at a character to make them appear powerful, dominant, or threatening.
low-angle shot
This camera shot shows a character from head to toe and helps establish the setting.
long shot/wide shot
This blue-skinned super-villain is known for his intelligence, elaborate plans, and dramatic speeches.
Megamind
What do we call the beginning of a story where characters, setting, and the situation are introduced?
orientation/exposition
This term refers to the basic elements of language, such as symbols, colours, sounds or grammar, that convey meaning.
code
This camera angle is positioned at the same height as the character’s eyes to create a neutral or realistic view.
eye-level shot
This camera shot shows a character from the waist up and is often used during conversations.
medium shot
This superhero and long-time rival of Megamind is defeated at the beginning of the film.
Metro Man
What part of a narrative shows the problem or conflict starting to develop
complication
This word describes who someone is, including the qualities and beliefs that shape a person or group.
identity
This camera angle is taken directly above a scene and is often used to show vulnerability or scale.
bird’s-eye view/overhead shot
This camera shot focuses closely on a character’s face to show emotions and reactions.
close-up
This word describes Megamind’s role at the start of the movie, opposing the hero.
Villain
What is the turning point of a story where the tension is at its highest?
climax
This term describes the usual or expected ways texts are organised, such as genre structure or poetic form.
convention
Why might a director choose a low-angle shot during a confrontation scene?
To make a character seem powerful, intimidating, or in control
This camera shot shows an object or detail very closely to highlight its importance to the story.
extreme close-up
This symbol represents power and heroism in Metro City and is worn by Metro Man.
A cape
What section of a narrative shows the consequences of the climax and begins to resolve the conflict?
falling action
This type of poetry represents the authors personal identity.
bio-poetry
This camera angle looks down on a character to make them seem weak, vulnerable, or less important.
high-angle shot
Why might a director switch from a long shot to a close-up during an emotional scene?
to move the audience from understanding the setting to focusing on the character’s emotions and meaning/Teacher discretion.
By the end of the film, Megamind realises this about being a hero or villain.
You can choose who you become.
Why is narrative structure important for engaging an audience and communicating meaning?
because it helps build tension, organise events logically, and guide the audience’s emotional response/ Teacher discretion.
Define 'convention' in the context of a textual concept.
Conventions are elements of a written text, such as structure and form, that shape its purpose. Understanding textual cues and conventions helps readers unpack the meaning of written works/Teacher discretion.