Question 1

The scene analysis paper relies heavily on evaluative statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following details is an example of how Bill Jr.from Steamboat Bill Jr.embodies modern values?

Accepted Answer

A)  He drives a fancy car. 
B)  His father owns the county's new riverboat. 
C)  He wears a carnation when he meets his father at the train station. 
D)  His stocky build stands in sharp contrast to his father's diminutive stature. 
A)  He drives a fancy car. 
B)  His father owns the county's new riverboat. 
C)  He wears a carnation when he meets his father at the train station. 
D)  His stocky build stands in sharp contrast to his father's diminutive stature. C

Question 3

Using a film that has been screened in class,craft an evaluative claim about it. Then craft a descriptive claim about the same film. Last,craft an interpretive claim about this film. Briefly describe each.

Accepted Answer

Evaluative claim: The film "The Shawshank Redemption" is a masterpiece of storytelling and filmmaking, deserving of its status as one of the greatest films of all time. Its powerful performances, gripping plot, and poignant themes make it a truly exceptional cinematic experience.

Descriptive claim: "The Shawshank Redemption" is a drama film set in a prison, following the story of a man wrongly convicted of murder and his friendship with a fellow inmate. The film is known for its compelling characters, intense emotional moments, and stunning cinematography.

Interpretive claim: "The Shawshank Redemption" can be seen as a commentary on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through the protagonist's journey, the film explores themes of hope, friendship, and the enduring power of the human will. It ultimately presents a message of redemption and the ability to find freedom even in the most confined of circumstances.

Question 4

In The Big Heat,gangster moll Debbie and the wife of a corrupt police officer are "sisters under the ________________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of In The Big Heat,gangster moll Debbie and...

Question 5

Film Journals,unlike formal writing,demand that an author stays focused on a central,clearly-defined argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

T or F: Oskar,the boy in Let the Right One InIn,repeatedly quotes lines of dialogue from violent American movies,suggesting that childhood innocence is a myth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the essay,Steamboat Bill Jr.repeatedly draws attention to Bill Jr.'s small stature to emphasize his __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sense of displacement 
B)  lack of masculinity 
C)  ineffectualness 
D)  all of the above 
A)  sense of displacement 
B)  lack of masculinity 
C)  ineffectualness 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Of the genres of film writing that students are commonly asked to read and/or write,the __________is the one that is not strictly academic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the genres of film writing that...

Question 9

The most important component of a strong thesis is a clear,detailed descriptive claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The crucial first step in writing a film analysis essay is crafting a strong thesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the benefits of a film journal is that it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides opportunities for personal exploration 
B)  helps film students study for exams 
C)  helps one generate ideas for papers 
D)  all of these 
A)  provides opportunities for personal exploration 
B)  helps film students study for exams 
C)  helps one generate ideas for papers 
D)  all of these

Question 12

________ has contributed to the fact that a wider array of film writing has become available to the general public in the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent zines 
B)  The Internet 
C)  Increased coverage in mainstream press 
D)  all of these 
A)  Independent zines 
B)  The Internet 
C)  Increased coverage in mainstream press 
D)  all of these

Question 13

Briefly explain (in 1-3 sentences)why the following sentence would NOT make an effective thesis statement for a formal academic analysis of a film: "Batman Begins,a compelling account of how Bruce Wayne transformed himself into the 'caped crusader,' is a comic book fan's ideal film,full of rousing fight scenes,lively villains,and eye-popping special effects."

Accepted Answer

The sentence evaluates the fil

Question 14

According to Scott Foundas,District 9 is a commentary on ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  racism 
B)  consumer culture 
C)  media saturation 
D)  the U.S. presence in the Middle East 
A)  racism 
B)  consumer culture 
C)  media saturation 
D)  the U.S. presence in the Middle East

Question 15

The ________ relies heavily on evaluative statements.

Accepted Answer

A)  scene-analysis paper 
B)  research paper 
C)  popular review 
D)  film analysis 
A)  scene-analysis paper 
B)  research paper 
C)  popular review 
D)  film analysis

Question 16

According to the sample film analysis on Steamboat Bill,Jr..Bill's father associates his son with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  elitism 
B)  old ways 
C)  masculinity 
D)  modernity 
A)  elitism 
B)  old ways 
C)  masculinity 
D)  modernity

Question 17

________ is a term which denotes a genre of American films with a downbeat tone that emerged in the 1940s.

Accepted Answer

A)  Film noir 
B)  hard boiled 
C)  Revisionist Western 
D)  Social realism 
A)  Film noir 
B)  hard boiled 
C)  Revisionist Western 
D)  Social realism

Question 18

Film journals might include evaluative claims,as well as interpretive claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The primary function of a research paper is for students to show professors they have read and understood a wide array of articles on a single film,and to demonstrate an ability to summarize these articles for a general audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A scholar conducting archival research might study ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal studio memos 
B)  published scholarship on a film 
C)  post-screening audience responses to a film 
D)  secondary sources 
A)  internal studio memos 
B)  published scholarship on a film 
C)  post-screening audience responses to a film 
D)  secondary sources

The scene analysis paper relies heavily on evaluative statements.

Which of the following details is an example of how Bill Jr.from Steamboat Bill Jr.embodies modern values?

Using a film that has been screened in class,craft an evaluative claim about it. Then craft a descriptive claim about the same film. Last,craft an interpretive claim about this film. Briefly describe each.

In The Big Heat,gangster moll Debbie and the wife of a corrupt police officer are "sisters under the ________________."

Film Journals,unlike formal writing,demand that an author stays focused on a central,clearly-defined argument.

T or F: Oskar,the boy in Let the Right One InIn,repeatedly quotes lines of dialogue from violent American movies,suggesting that childhood innocence is a myth.

According to the essay,Steamboat Bill Jr.repeatedly draws attention to Bill Jr.'s small stature to emphasize his __________.

Of the genres of film writing that students are commonly asked to read and/or write,the __________is the one that is not strictly academic.

The most important component of a strong thesis is a clear,detailed descriptive claim.

The crucial first step in writing a film analysis essay is crafting a strong thesis.

One of the benefits of a film journal is that it ________.

________ has contributed to the fact that a wider array of film writing has become available to the general public in the last decade.

According to Scott Foundas,District 9 is a commentary on ______________________.

The ________ relies heavily on evaluative statements.

According to the sample film analysis on Steamboat Bill,Jr..Bill's father associates his son with ________.

________ is a term which denotes a genre of American films with a downbeat tone that emerged in the 1940s.

Film journals might include evaluative claims,as well as interpretive claims.

The primary function of a research paper is for students to show professors they have read and understood a wide array of articles on a single film,and to demonstrate an ability to summarize these articles for a general audience.

A scholar conducting archival research might study ________.

Introduction

An Approach to Film Analysis

Narrative Form

Mise en Scène

Cinematography

Editing

Sound

Alternatives to Narrative Fiction Film:Documentary and Avant-garde Films

Film and Ideology

Social Context and Film Style:National, International, andTransnational Cinema

Film Stardom As a Cultural Phenomenon

Genre

Film Authorship

Cinema As Industry: Economics and Technology

Filters

Exam 3: Writing About Film

The scene analysis paper relies heavily on evaluative statements.

Which of the following details is an example of how Bill Jr.from Steamboat Bill Jr.embodies modern values?

Using a film that has been screened in class,craft an evaluative claim about it. Then craft a descriptive claim about the same film. Last,craft an interpretive claim about this film. Briefly describe each.

In The Big Heat,gangster moll Debbie and the wife of a corrupt police officer are "sisters under the ________________."

Film Journals,unlike formal writing,demand that an author stays focused on a central,clearly-defined argument.

T or F: Oskar,the boy in Let the Right One InIn,repeatedly quotes lines of dialogue from violent American movies,suggesting that childhood innocence is a myth.

According to the essay,Steamboat Bill Jr.repeatedly draws attention to Bill Jr.'s small stature to emphasize his __________.

Of the genres of film writing that students are commonly asked to read and/or write,the __________is the one that is not strictly academic.

The most important component of a strong thesis is a clear,detailed descriptive claim.

The crucial first step in writing a film analysis essay is crafting a strong thesis.

One of the benefits of a film journal is that it ________.

________ has contributed to the fact that a wider array of film writing has become available to the general public in the last decade.

According to Scott Foundas,District 9 is a commentary on ______________________.

The ________ relies heavily on evaluative statements.

According to the sample film analysis on Steamboat Bill,Jr..Bill's father associates his son with ________.

________ is a term which denotes a genre of American films with a downbeat tone that emerged in the 1940s.

Film journals might include evaluative claims,as well as interpretive claims.

The primary function of a research paper is for students to show professors they have read and understood a wide array of articles on a single film,and to demonstrate an ability to summarize these articles for a general audience.

A scholar conducting archival research might study ________.

Introduction

An Approach to Film Analysis

Narrative Form

Mise en Scène

Cinematography

Editing

Sound

Alternatives to Narrative Fiction Film:Documentary and Avant-garde Films

Film and Ideology

Social Context and Film Style:National, International, andTransnational Cinema

Film Stardom As a Cultural Phenomenon

Genre

Film Authorship

Cinema As Industry: Economics and Technology

Filters