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Launching the Imagination
Mary Stewart

Time Design
Narrative and Non-Narrative

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

All of the following common approaches and strategies are used in advertising EXCEPT
A)softsell.
B)rational.
C)serious.
D)behaviorism.
E)hardsell.
2

The most basic unit in screenwriting is called a
A)screenplay.
B)scene.
C)frame.
D)sequence.
E)beat.
3

When determining boundaries for a story, which questions should be asked?
A)What is the topic?
B)How should the topic be approached?
C)What to see?
D)When to see it?
E)All of the above.
4

One of the primary differences between theater and film is
A)in theater the entire stage is the frame and each person in the audience sees it a bit differently. In film the director determines the frame.
B)in theater, the actors generally determine the plot and can change the direction of a scene whereas in film the screenwriter controls the development of the story.
C)film is fluid and moves from scene to scene whereas theater involves beats.
D)film is based on cause and effect whereas theater depends on emotional development.
E)A & C
5

Narrative structures often depend on
A)movement and color.
B)a sad ending.
C)consumer response.
D)cause and effect relationships.
E)texture and temporal settings.
6

The ending of a story is important because in can
A)emphasize a concept.
B)reveal the meaning of the preceding events.
C)leave the viewer with questions to consider.
D)wrap up issues and resolve conflicts.
E)All of the above
7

Select an example of a categorical approach to non-narrative from the following shots:
A)basket of apples, falling leaves, city streets, close-up of a hotdog
B)wounded dog, tears in the eyes of a child, magic wand, lightswitch
C)nuclear explosion, dagger, fist fight, close-up of sharp fangs
D)apple trees, bowl of oranges, bananas, plates filled with pastry
E)A & B
8

All of the following are essential questions to ask before constructing a story EXCEPT
A)Why did the event occur?
B)When does the story begin and end?
C)Where does the event occur?
D)Who will act the parts if it becomes a film?
E)What is the story about?
9

Which frame relationship best describes the following scenes. In Toy Story II, Woody is sitting watching Woody's Roundup on TV and the camera cuts to a long shot of Woody as he realizes he is making a mistake by leaving. The camera then cuts to a close-up of his shoe as he scratches off the new paint to reveal his owner's name.
A)actor to actor
B)actor to audience
C)actor speaking to audience
D)actor to director
E)audience to director
10

If the content of each image builds upon the content of the previous image, the collection of images is called a(n)
A)group
B)series
C)sequence
D)event
E)chapter