Exploring Film Narrative Techniques

1. What does the term 'Fabula' refer to in literature?

A poetic device

A specific genre

A fictional character

Chronological story

In literature, 'Fabula' refers to a chronological story which may include characters, events, and a plot that unfolds in a coherent timeline.

Explanation

In literature, 'Fabula' refers to a chronological story which may include characters, events, and a plot that unfolds in a coherent timeline.

2. What is the definition of 'syuzhet'?

The main character in a story.

An alternate ending to a movie.

A type of camera shot used in film.

Version of the story created on screen (may not be chronological)

Syuzhet refers to the way a story is presented on screen, often involving non-chronological storytelling techniques.

Explanation

Syuzhet refers to the way a story is presented on screen, often involving non-chronological storytelling techniques.

3. What is meant by the term 'Cross-Cutting' in film editing?

C. Editing that adds visual effects to enhance the overall look of a scene.

Editing that cuts back and forth between two events to show them occurring simultaneously

B. Editing that combines various camera angles to create a seamless flow.

A. Editing that cuts out certain scenes to make the film shorter.

Cross-Cutting is a technique used in film editing where the editor cuts back and forth between two different events happening at the same time to create a sense of parallel action.

Explanation

Cross-Cutting is a technique used in film editing where the editor cuts back and forth between two different events happening at the same time to create a sense of parallel action.

4. What is Parallel Editing?

A method of editing videos sequentially

A style of editing that focuses on vertical comparisons

A technique used in photography

Draws parallels between different time/space locations

Parallel editing is a technique used in film editing where scenes are intercut to show simultaneous actions happening in different locations or times.

Explanation

Parallel editing is a technique used in film editing where scenes are intercut to show simultaneous actions happening in different locations or times.

5. What does exposition refer to in the context of a film?

Climax of the film

Resolution of the film

Closing credits of the film

Opening scenes of the film

Exposition refers to the opening scenes of a film where important background information is provided to set up the story and introduce characters.

Explanation

Exposition refers to the opening scenes of a film where important background information is provided to set up the story and introduce characters.

6. What does the term 'backstory' refer to?

A story about fictional backgrounds of the set design.

A story occurring in the background of a scene.

Information given about the characters' past

A story about future events yet to unfold.

A story told in reverse chronological order.

The term 'backstory' typically refers to information provided about the characters' past, giving context to their motivations and actions within a narrative.

Explanation

The term 'backstory' typically refers to information provided about the characters' past, giving context to their motivations and actions within a narrative.

7. What does the term 'climax' in literature refer to?

Height of the action

Resolution of the conflict

Exposition of the characters

Beginning of the story

In literature, the climax is the turning point or the peak of the action where the conflict reaches its most intense moment.

Explanation

In literature, the climax is the turning point or the peak of the action where the conflict reaches its most intense moment.

8. What does resolution refer to in the context of a story?

Wrap-up; closed ending to the story

Climax; the most intense or pivotal moment in the story

Foreshadowing; hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story

Setting; the time and place in which the story takes place

Resolution refers to the part of the story where all conflicts are resolved, and loose ends are tied up. It provides closure to the narrative and often reveals the outcome of the main events.

Explanation

Resolution refers to the part of the story where all conflicts are resolved, and loose ends are tied up. It provides closure to the narrative and often reveals the outcome of the main events.

9. What is Freytag's Pyramid?

Setup, Conflict, Resolution, Epilogue

Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action (obstacles to goals), Climax, Falling Action (character grows or changes), Turning Point, Resolution (denouement)

Introduction, Climax, Falling Action, Conclusion

Beginning, Middle, End, Twist

Freytag's Pyramid is a dramatic structure outlining the seven key elements of a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The incorrect answers do not accurately represent these specific elements as outlined by Freytag.

Explanation

Freytag's Pyramid is a dramatic structure outlining the seven key elements of a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The incorrect answers do not accurately represent these specific elements as outlined by Freytag.

10. What is Single Frame Narration?

A form of narrative where multiple characters take turns narrating different parts of the story.

A method of storytelling using only one image.

A type of animation technique used in film production.

A character narrates an embedded tale to onscreen or implied listeners

Single Frame Narration is a specific type of storytelling where a character within the narrative itself narrates a story to other characters or viewers.

Explanation

Single Frame Narration is a specific type of storytelling where a character within the narrative itself narrates a story to other characters or viewers.

11. What is a Dream Vision?

A character travels to another dimension while in a state of unconsciousness.

A character undergoes a deep meditation to envision future events.

A character goes to sleep, dreams the events of the story, then awakens to tell the tale

A character enters a virtual reality simulation to experience an alternate reality.

A Dream Vision is a literary device where a character falls asleep, dreams the events of the story, and then wakes up to share the dream as a tale.

Explanation

A Dream Vision is a literary device where a character falls asleep, dreams the events of the story, and then wakes up to share the dream as a tale.

12. What is an episodic narrative?

Events are not connected by cause-effect; characters do not have a single goal; events unfold in a spontaneous way

Characters in the narrative have a well-defined goal and every event leads towards it.

Events in the narrative have a clear cause-effect relationship and characters work towards a single goal.

The narrative jumps between different timelines without any connection between the events.

Events in the narrative are unrelated and do not follow a coherent pattern.

An episodic narrative is characterized by events that are not connected by cause-effect, characters lacking a single goal, and events unfolding in a spontaneous manner.

Explanation

An episodic narrative is characterized by events that are not connected by cause-effect, characters lacking a single goal, and events unfolding in a spontaneous manner.