Exam 3: Narrative form

Action that takes place before the plot begins is called the

Films such as Run, Lola, Run by Tom Tykwer and Peter Howitt's Sliding Door distort story time by providing alternative futures to the viewer.

In a narrative, the sum total of all events in chronological order is the

The plot duration of Citizen Kane consists of roughly 65 years of Kane's life plus the length of Thompson's investigation.

The agent who tells the story in a film is called the

Explain the distinction made in Film Art between "plot" and "story" in narrative films.Use specific examples from Film Art, the lecture, and [title of film shown in class].

The onset of the conflict is the part of the plot that introduces the backstory and initial situation.

Describe at least two basic narrative traits of the classical Hollywood cinema, and give examples of each from Film Art, the lecture, and films shown in class.

The opening scene of Pulp Fiction is an example of

Which of the following genres does NOT provide conventions used in Citizen Kane?

As defined by Film Art, a film's "plot" is

Explain how Citizen Kane's narrative fails to achieve complete closure and discuss some of the effects this has on the spectator's understanding of the film.

What is the term for a chain of events linked by cause and effect and occurring in time and space?

The chains of actions that make up the narratives of classical Hollywood films typically depend on

[The following question can be used if you show your class a film that presents a distinct alternative to the classical Hollywood cinema.] Describe two significant ways in which the narrative of [film title] departs from the classical Hollywood cinema's tradition.Be as specific as possible in giving examples from the film.

Groundhog Day is an example of a film with a "what-if" plot.

Ambiguity in Citizen Kane arises in part from

A point-of-view shot is an example of perceptual subjectivity in narration.

Characters are the most common source of causes in a narrative.

A common pattern of plot development involves a character gaining knowledge as the film progresses.