Freedom Writers Flashcards

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What is a Hyperbole?

A

An extreme exaggeration.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison to another thing, ( like, or as)

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What is a metaphor?

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Comparing two things secretly that share some characteristics. ( the road was a ribbon of darkness)

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What is alliteration?

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Repetition of an internal sound. ( she sells sea shells by the sea shore)

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5
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What is a pun?

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word play that suggests two or more meaning of a word. ( I know its cheesy but i feel grate)

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6
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What is imagery?

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painting pictures with words.

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7
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What is parallel structure?

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repetition of parts of speech.

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8
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What is figurative comparison?

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simile, hyperbole, metaphor.

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9
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What is a cut ( Film terminology)?

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Were one scene ends and a new one immediately begins.

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What is a dissolve in film terminology?

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a transition where the end of one scene is superimposed over the beginning of a new one.

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What is wipe?

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an effect that wipes the last scene from the screne.

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12
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What is a jump cut?

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cuts that have no rhythm, meant to deport the audience.

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13
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What is dialogue?

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The spoken words in a film.

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14
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What are digits sounds?

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Sounds that have a source in the story such as dialogue spoken by characters, sounds made by objects, or music .

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What is a non diabetic sound?

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sound coming from outside the world of the story (soundtrack)

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16
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What is a voice over?

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The voice of an unseen character

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17
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What is subliminal?

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Means to exist in the mind, a short and powerful shot of a character in a scene

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18
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What is Blue screen?

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The filming. of actors props or objects in front of a blue screen.

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19
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What is matting?

A

and opaque outline.

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20
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What is internal framing?

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when a character is on in another frame ( mirror) to show isolation and internal problems

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21
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What is a montage?

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pieces of events all happening together ( collage )

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22
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What is Fade in/out?

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one scene gradually goes dark as a new one emerges from the darkness

23
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what is a zoom?

A

a shift in focal length by the camera lens

24
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What is tracking ( dolly)?

A

where camera moves through space on a truck

25
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What is tilt?

A

Where the camera moves up and down

26
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What is a pan?

A

The camera moves horizontally

27
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What is the angle of destiny?

A

a high angle in diagonal corner of the room. Marks a key moment in the life of a character.

28
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What is a low angle?

A

a shot take from below.

29
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What is a high angle?

A

a shot take from above

30
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What is a push in?

A

the camera tracks up a characters face.

31
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What is a spiral?

A

when the camera circles around an individual or group

32
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What is a swish/ whip pan?

A

a transition where a line crosses the screen

33
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What is a freeze frame?

A

hold the scene for a few seconds

34
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What is an extreme close up?

A

A shot on a small object thats fills the screen

35
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What is a close up?

A

A shot of one face or object that fills the screen

36
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What is a medium shot?

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A shot between a long shot and a close up

37
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What is a long shot?

A

A shot taken from a distance to show a landscape or building

38
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what is open space?

A

open space on screen that shows isolation

39
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What are some character traits os Mrs. Gruwelle?

A
  • Determined- to stay with her students senior year, fought for their rights
  • Empathetic- didn’t live in their world but tried to put herself on there shoes
  • Optimistic- tried to see the good in everything
40
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What are some character traits for Scott Erin’s husband?

A
  • Selfish
  • Non supportive
  • Coward
41
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What is a character trait of Steve, Erin’s father?

A
  • outspoken
  • high expectations
  • opinionated
42
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What is a character trait of Eva?

A
  • selfless
  • stubborn
  • honest
  • passionate
43
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what is a character trait is Andre?

A
  • low self esteem
  • depressed
  • insecure
44
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What is character trait of gloria?

A
  • quiet

- educated

45
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what are some character traits of Marcus?

A
  • quiet
  • strong willed
  • kind
  • observer
  • respectful
46
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What are come character traits of Jamal?

A
  • argent
  • disrespectful
  • ashamed
47
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What are some character traits of Tito?

A
  • racist
  • uneducated
  • curious
  • confused
48
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What are some character traits of Ben?

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  • timid
  • clueless
  • quiet
  • at the end is accepted
49
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Character traits of Cindy?

A
  • honest
  • respectful
  • hopefull
  • refugee
50
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Character trait if Brandy?

A
  • intelligent
  • proud
  • unspoken
51
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What is foreshadowing?

A

giving hints about the future.

52
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Where does freedom writer take place?

A

long beach ,California

53
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What time does freedom writer take place in?

A

1992-1995

54
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What are the themes of freedom writers’?

A
  • tolerance and understanding
  • self worth
  • empathy
  • environment can change lives
  • empowerment ( ms. gruwelle)
  • breaking down barriers