Communication
“If you mess this up again, don’t even bother showing up.”
What is aggressive communication
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What is a simile?
The camera looks up at a character, making them appear powerful and intimidating.
What is a low-angle shot?
This recent college graduate lands a job as Miranda Priestly’s assistant at Runway magazine.
Who is Andy?
This part of an article is written in large, bold print to grab the reader’s attention.
“I can’t take on another project right now, but I’d be happy to help next week.”
What is assertive communication?
“The classroom was a zoo.”
What is a metaphor?
The camera shows the character from head to toe so we can see their full body and surroundings.
What is a long shot?
Andy is sent to this glamorous city for Fashion Week, replacing Emily at the last minute.
What is Paris?
Unlike a hard news article, this type of article focuses more on storytelling and detail.
What is a feature article?
“This is important to me, and I’d appreciate it if we could agree on a deadline that works for both of us.”
What is assertive communication?
“The warm bread melted in my mouth, buttery and soft.”
What is imagery?
The camera frames a character from the waist up during a conversation.
What is a medium shot?
This senior assistant dreams of taking Miranda’s job and expects to be promoted to Paris.
Who is Emily?
This line tells readers who wrote the article.
What is a byline?
“It’s fine, whatever you think is best.” (even when it’s not fine)
What is passive communication?
“I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.”
What is a pun?
The camera looks down on a character, making them seem small or weak.
What is a high angle shot?
At the end of the film, Andy throws this symbolic item into a fountain, showing her change in priorities.
What is a cell phone?
Magazines use this to break up long sections of text and keep readers visually engaged.
What is a pull quote?
“Sure, I’ll stay late… I mean, it’s not like I have a life anyway.”
What is passive-aggressive communication?
“The fireworks went boom in the night sky.”
What is Onomatopoeia?
a conversation between two or more characters
Andy must track down the unpublished manuscript of this famous fantasy book for Miranda’s daughters.
What is the new Harry Potter book?
1-2 sentences after the headline but before the first paragraph- usually in larger font
What is a lead? / blurb?