Part a

Question 0

When and where did sitcoms originate?

Answer 0

U.s

First tv screened in 1920’s

Question 1

What is the definition of a sitcom’

Answer 1

A humorous tv or radio show that usually runs between 20-30minutes

Question 2

3 different types of sitcoms

Answer 2

Family
Friends
Workplace

Question 3

What are two things that are kept the same throughout a series of a sitcom?

Answer 3

The setting and characters

Question 4

Why are the setting and characters kept the same throughout a series?

Answer 4

To allow relationships to be built over the seasons

Question 5

Definition if circular narrative

Answer 5

Starts at a state of calm, chaos is encountered in the middle, things go back to normal at the end of the episode

Question 6

Why is circular narrative used?

Answer 6

So that a disruption or main event can occur in an episode but is resolved so that the next episode can start fresh without unresolved issues between characters

Question 7

When was the middle started?

Answer 7

2009

Question 8

What is the middle about?

Answer 8

Family of 5 that live in Orson Indiana and encounter daily mishaps

Question 9

Name episode that uses circular narrative

Answer 9

The desk

Question 10

What is the eldest sons name and actor name?

Answer 10

Axel Heck (Charlie McDermott)

Question 11

What is Axels mums name in the middle?

Answer 11

Frankie Heck (Patricia Heaton)

Question 12

When was miranda started?

Answer 12

2009

Question 13

What is the main character in Miranda called?

Answer 13

Miranda (Miranda Heart)

Question 14

What is Miranda about?

Answer 14

A middle aged woman who has never really grown up and struggles to fit in with her posh friends

Question 15

Name an episode of Miranda that uses circular narrative

Answer 15

It was panning

Question 16

Definition of setting

Answer 16

The surroundings of the characters in the sitcom

Question 17

How many main settings are usually used?

Answer 17

Two or three

Question 18

Why are there only two or three main settings used?

Answer 18

So that the audience can become familiar with setting quickly without having to watch heaps of episodes

Question 19

What does the confined setting space create?

Answer 19

Creates tension between characters which audience finds humorous especially when it leads to slapstick humour

Question 20

When did the bug bang theory start?

Answer 20

2007

Question 21

What is the Big Bang theory about?

Answer 21

Five friends who are all nerdy to some degree

Question 22

What three main characters live in the same apartment block?

Answer 22

Leonard, Sheldon and Penny

Question 23

What is Leonard’s real name?

Answer 23

Johnny Galecki

Question 24

What is Sheldons real name?

Answer 24

Jim Parsons

Question 25

What is Penny’s real name?

Answer 25

Kaley cuoco

Question 26

Name an episode of the Big Bang that has good use of setting

Answer 26

The Einstein Approximation

Question 27

What is Sheldon trying to do in the Einstein approx

Answer 27

Trying to discover the answer to the string theory of physics

Question 28

What main object are used in the Einstein approx to show the nerdy ness

Answer 28

Gaming systems and whiteboard covered in scientific working out

Question 29

Name a sitcom that uses good setting apart from bbt

Answer 29

Miranda

Question 30

How does the setting in Miranda portray her character ?

Answer 30

In one episode we see vegetable people that she is made which portray her immature ness