Wednesday, 5 June 2013

EXAM REVISION SESSION

Q.1 Explain two ways  in which the narrative (the characters and events) in the extract fits the genre.  Use examples from the extract. You might consider:

  • Define the genre of the extract (What kind of AA is it? How precisely do you know?)
  • Can you use terms like spectacle, jeopardy and suspense, speed and motion, conflict and combat?
  • What action happens in the extract? Is it typical? (Classic Adventure: Quest, exotic, danger / risk, historical; Action: emphasis on story, physical feats,think of the physical impact on audiences)
  • How does it make the audience feel? What do we experience?
  • Is there a hero? 
  • What kind of hero is he? Is he typical? Good? How can you tell?


Q. 2: Explain how each of the following is used to create effects that fit the action adventure genre:

  • mise-en-scene
  • camerawork
  • editing
  • soundtrack 
Q. 3:
Discuss how people are represented in the extract. Refer to stereotypes in your answer.