The 4 s's Flashcards
Define Allusion
to make reference to a person, text, or part of one
Define Homage
to pay tribute to a person text, or part of one
What is the difference between allusion and homage?
An allusion is said out loud and homage is when the audience notices the tribute
Define Intertextuality
the relationship between text
Define Parody
an amusing imitation of a person, text, or part of one`
Define Title Card
a thin sheet of clear plastic w/ printed info on it
Define Narrative
A series of unified event placed in one or more settings
What does a narrative do?
Entertains/tells a story
Envokes emotion
What are the 4 s’s
Story, Structure, Scripts, Sources
Story: Narrative Elements
Character, Setting, Conflict, Plot, Theme
What is the structure?
Arrangements of the elements within the film (form)
What is the structure of a film?
Beginning, middle, end
What does the beginning of a film do?
Establish story and draws us in
What does the middle of a film do?
Character progress toward a goal (rising action)
What does the end of a film do?
Resolution of conflict
