Reflecting on World War I

Question 1

How are stage and film versions of a drama similar? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The viewer must infer the characters’ emotions and motivations from the actors’ portrayals.; The viewer must infer the mood from lighting and sound effects.; The viewer must interpret the setting to understand the story’s context.

Question 2

What are the advantages of reading a play instead of watching it or listening to it? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Readers can interpret stage directions.; Readers can review scenes and dialogue.; Readers can envision different interpretations.

Question 3

Why might a director or screenwriter make changes to the original version of a story? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to add action and excitement; to remove scenes that seem unnecessary to the plot or the overall theme; to cut the story to an appropriate length for a radio, film, or TV version; to update an older story for a modern-day audience; to simplify the story and avoid confusion

Question 4

How might an audio recording reflect the setting in this passage? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

With sound effects of clanging pans; With the reading of stage directions; With sound effects of footsteps

Question 5

How would a film version most likely indicate the characters’ emotions during this scene?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by showing facial expressions

Question 6

Where should the camera focus if the director wants to emphasize the women’s emotions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Close-ups of the women

Question 7

Which medium did you choose as your answer to the last question?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

print; audio; stage; film

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