midterm Flashcards
1
Q
character arc
A
the sequential development of the character throughout the story
2
Q
story arc
A
the sequential development of the story over time
3
Q
pathos
A
quality that elicits pity or sadness
4
Q
CU
A
close up
5
Q
VO
A
voice over
6
Q
screenplay
A
a story told with images
7
Q
three acts of the screenplay
A
- set up
- confrontation
- resolution
8
Q
the setup
A
1st act of the screenplay, sets up the story
9
Q
the confrontation
A
act 2, where conflict or tension is presented
10
Q
the resolution
A
act 3, where story lines converge
11
Q
film theory
A
conceptual frames for understanding films relationship to reality
12
Q
spin
A
biased portrayal of events
13
Q
binding arbitration
A
case heard privately and unable
to appeal
14
Q
the ability to get what you want through legitimate authority
A
power
15
Q
media literacy
A
ability to create media in a variety of forms
