Unit 6 Flashcards
What is STORYBOARDING?
Visual representation of each scene.
What are the SMALLER UNITS of a script called?
Scenes
Whether you are writing a radio, TV, movie, or ad script, it is a good idea to follow the correct _________.
Format
What types of SCENES are MOVIES built around?
Visual scenes
In a script what TYPE OF THEME is IMPLIED?
Implicit theme
In a script what TYPE OF THEME is completely EXPRESSED?
Explicit theme
gives the dramatist’s inner feelings, rejects conservatism, and presents much monologue/dialogue
Expressionism
highlights the realities of contemporary middle-class life and frequently offers solutions for human problems; form most frequently used in American plays
Realism
labors to recreate daily situations; playwright is pessimistic about mankind’s ability to override his selfishness, objectivity, and faith in fate
naturalism
incorporates dialogue that has two streams of ideas; loves dreams, and respects the role of chance
surrealism
assumes that man has no control over his crazy conditions; may contain: technical jargon, clichés, baby talk; does not contain plot or distinct characters
absurdism
a play in which music and dance accompany dialogue and action
Musical
objects or words represent ideas
symbolism
In a drama, what two things give the audience clues and facts about the characters’ personalities.
dialogue and physical actions
What two things make up the SETTING of a drama?
time and place
