Literary Techniques
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
Metaphor states something is/was something else whereas similes use 'like' or 'as'
What is a rhyming scheme and how would you write/annotate it?
The pattern of rhyme within a poem using letters such as ABCB
What is salience?
The element in an image that stands out
Describe a close-up shot
Teacher to decide
What is the largest mammal in the world? (Be specific)
Blue whale
Define a motif
A recurring symbol or phrase throughout the entirety of a text
Name three 'sound' related techniques often used in poetry
Alliteration, assonance, rhyme, sibilance
List 3 visual techniques not yet mentioned this game
Teacher to decide
What is the name of an extreme-long shot, often at the beginning of a film showing the setting usually?
Establishing shot
Who won the 1994 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
How does foreshadowing enhance a narrative?
Foreshadowing generally creates suspense and engages the audience by allowing them to predict and anticipate future events within the text
Define enjambment
When a sentence runs over a line of poetry without punctuation
What is breaking the frame?
When an object goes beyond the boundaries of a frame within an image
What is a montage?
A succession of short videos often used to show the progress of a character/plot over time
I asked Chatgpt for a list of the top 20 coolest names. Who in our class has a name on the list?
Leo
What type of word must precede 'tone' or 'mood'?
An adjective
Name all five types of imagery
visual, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, auditory
How can the use of high-angle shots influence the viewer’s perception of a character?
High-angle shots look down on the subject, making them appear smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable. It can create a sense of pity, intimidation, or inferiority.
What is non-diegetic sound?
Sound/Music not heard by characters in a film
Which two books in the Bible does not explicitly reference God?
Esther, Song of Songs
What is epistrophe?
How many lines are there in a sonnet?
14
What is chiaroscuro lighting?
Chiaroscuro lighting is a visual technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect.
What is a dolly shot?
A dolly shot is a type of camera movement where the camera is mounted on a dolly (a wheeled platform) and moves smoothly toward, away from, or alongside a subject.
Your team has 2 minutes to choreograph and then perform a dance to the chorus of 'We Didn't Start the Fire'
Teacher to award points