Binary Opposites - Levi Strauss

Question 1

What does binary mean in terms of binary opposites?

Answer 1

2

Question 2

Binary opposites

Answer 2

2 things represented as completely different to one-another

Question 3

Why did Levi Strauss say that producers create binary opposites?

Answer 3

To create conflict, drama and make things more entertaining as well as communicate meaning

Question 4

How are binary opposites shown in the Kiss of The Vampire film poster?

Answer 4

There is a female protagonist who is strong, bold and dominant stood up looking down and holding the neck of a weak and vulnerable male victim with his neck exposed

Question 5

What effects do the binary opposites of the female protagonist and male victim on the Kiss of the Vampire poster have?

Answer 5

Makes the drama and tension of the film more exciting - makes us more intrigued to see what will happen - we know there’ll be conflict between these characters. Sets up the film to be dramatic and exciting

Question 6

Why are the locations at the start of the WaterAid adverts binary opposites?

Answer 6

Producers want the audiences to realise how different the countries in Africa that they’re trying to get water to are, and how different their lives are from ours.