Truman Show
What is the name of the fictional town where Truman lives?
Seahaven
What type of animal is Napoleon?
A pig.
What is the purpose of voice-over narration in a documentary?
To provide context or guide the audience through the story.
What is a simile? Provide an example.
A comparison using "like" or "as."
Who is Viola disguised as?
Cesario.
Name one visual technique used to emphasise Truman's surveillance.
Framing through fisheye lenses or cameras hidden in objects.
What is the original commandment about equality?
"All animals are equal."
Define non-diegetic sound in documentaries.
Sound that is added in post-production, such as background music or narration.
Identify the poetic device in the phrase “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification.
What is the central theme of Twelfth Night?
Love and mistaken identity.
What does the character Christof represent in the film?
Media control or the God-like figure overseeing Truman's life.
How do the pigs justify taking the milk and apples for themselves?
They claim it is necessary for their health as the "brainworkers" of the farm, suggesting that their well-being is crucial for the farm's success.
Name a common purpose of interviews in short documentaries.
To provide expert opinions or personal stories.
What is the effect of enjambment in poetry?
It creates a sense of flow and continuity between lines.
Name one subplot in Twelfth Night.
The prank on Malvolio involving the fake letter.
How does Truman discover the truth about his life?
A series of accidents, such as a studio light falling from the sky and seeing a backstage door.
Who represents the working class in Animal Farm?
Boxer, the horse.
How can archival footage enhance a short documentary?
It adds historical context or authenticity to the narrative.
List 4 poems we have studied this year.
Dulce et Decorum Est, The Hill We Climb, The Soldier, In Flanders Field, Anthem for Doomed Youth
Explain the significance of the title Twelfth Night.
It refers to the festive period after Christmas.Twelfth Night is associated with disguise, misrule, and turning the world upside down for a night.
What is the significance of the line “Good morning, and in case I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night”?
It highlights Truman's cheerful personality while subtly pointing to the control over his every interaction.
Explain the significance of the final scene where pigs and humans are indistinguishable.
It illustrates the corrupting nature of power and how the leaders have become what they initially rebelled against.
Explain how juxtaposition is used in documentaries. Provide an example.
Placing contrasting images or ideas together to emphasize differences or provoke thought.
Compare the tone in The Hill We Climb and Dulce et Decorum Est. How does each poem reflect its purpose?
The Hill We Climb has an uplifting and hopeful tone, inspiring unity and progress, reflecting its purpose to motivate change. In contrast, Dulce et Decorum Est has a bitter and somber tone, exposing the grim realities of war to challenge the glorification of sacrifice.
How does Shakespeare use dramatic irony in Twelfth Night?
The audience knows Viola is disguised as Cesario, but the other characters do not.