TFM 160 Midterm 2 Exam Study Guide Questions and
Answers.
Narrative ->story structure, cause-and-effect sequence of events
Narration ->the act of telling the story of the film
Narrator ->who or what tells the story of a film
Voice-over Narration ->Narration heard over a scene but not synchronized to a
character (could be first, third, person)
Direct Address Narration ->Form of narration where an onscreen character looks and
speaks directly to the audience
Omniscent Narration ->Narrator knows all of the thoughts, actions, and feelings of
characters
Restricted Narration ->Reviews information to the audience only as a specific
character learns of it.
Round Characters ->A complex character possessing numerous, subtle, repressed, or
contradictory traits. Often develop over the course of a story; subject to change. More
lifelike
Flat Characters ->Uncomplicated character exhibiting few distinct traits. Does not
change significantly as story progresses. Can help benefit a film
Protagonist ->Primary character whose pursuit of the goal provides the structural
foundation of a movie's story.
Antagonist ->The character, creature, or force that obstructs or resists the protagonist
pursuit of his or her goal; obstacles
Anti-Hero ->unsympathetic protagonist pursuing a morally objectionable or otherwise
undesirable goal.
Inciting Incident (Catalyst) ->The narrative event that presents the protagonist with a
goal that sets the rest of the narrative in motion.
Rising Action ->The development of the action of the narrative toward a climax;
stakes are rising (greater risk)
Crisis ->A critical turning point in a story when the protagonist must engage a
seemingly tough obstacle; story starts working its way towards resolution
, Climax ->The highest point of conflict in a conventional narrative; the protagonists
ultimate attempt to attain the goal; faces the major obstacle; part of falling action
Resolution ->The concluding narrative events that follow the climax and celebrate, or
otherwise reflect open, story outcomes; goal can be achieved or lost; part of falling
action
Story ->All the events we see or hear on the screen AND the events that are implicit
or inferable
Plot ->The specific actions and events that filmmakers select and the order in which
they arrange them to convey the narrative
Diegesis ->The total "world" of a story that help form the world in which the story
occurs.
Diegetic Element ->the elements that make up the total "world"of the story- event,
character, object, setting, and sound
Nondiegetic Element ->Something that we see and hear on the screen that comes
from outside the world of the story such as background music, titles, and credits, and
voice-over narration.
Story Duration ->The implied amount of time taken by the entire narrative
Plot Duration ->The elapsed time of the events within a story that a film chooses to
tell.
Screen Duration ->The amount of time that it has taken to present the movie's plot
on-screen that is the movie's running time.
Surprise ->shocking
Suspense ->The anxiety brought upon by partial uncertainty; building up, more drawn
out
Properties (props) ->Objects used to enhance a movie's mise-en-scene by providing
physical tokens or narrative information.
Sound Stage ->Windowless, soundproofed, professional shooting environment that is
usually several stories high and can cover an acre or more of floor space.
Chiaroscuro ->Use of lights and dark in an image
Answers.
Narrative ->story structure, cause-and-effect sequence of events
Narration ->the act of telling the story of the film
Narrator ->who or what tells the story of a film
Voice-over Narration ->Narration heard over a scene but not synchronized to a
character (could be first, third, person)
Direct Address Narration ->Form of narration where an onscreen character looks and
speaks directly to the audience
Omniscent Narration ->Narrator knows all of the thoughts, actions, and feelings of
characters
Restricted Narration ->Reviews information to the audience only as a specific
character learns of it.
Round Characters ->A complex character possessing numerous, subtle, repressed, or
contradictory traits. Often develop over the course of a story; subject to change. More
lifelike
Flat Characters ->Uncomplicated character exhibiting few distinct traits. Does not
change significantly as story progresses. Can help benefit a film
Protagonist ->Primary character whose pursuit of the goal provides the structural
foundation of a movie's story.
Antagonist ->The character, creature, or force that obstructs or resists the protagonist
pursuit of his or her goal; obstacles
Anti-Hero ->unsympathetic protagonist pursuing a morally objectionable or otherwise
undesirable goal.
Inciting Incident (Catalyst) ->The narrative event that presents the protagonist with a
goal that sets the rest of the narrative in motion.
Rising Action ->The development of the action of the narrative toward a climax;
stakes are rising (greater risk)
Crisis ->A critical turning point in a story when the protagonist must engage a
seemingly tough obstacle; story starts working its way towards resolution
, Climax ->The highest point of conflict in a conventional narrative; the protagonists
ultimate attempt to attain the goal; faces the major obstacle; part of falling action
Resolution ->The concluding narrative events that follow the climax and celebrate, or
otherwise reflect open, story outcomes; goal can be achieved or lost; part of falling
action
Story ->All the events we see or hear on the screen AND the events that are implicit
or inferable
Plot ->The specific actions and events that filmmakers select and the order in which
they arrange them to convey the narrative
Diegesis ->The total "world" of a story that help form the world in which the story
occurs.
Diegetic Element ->the elements that make up the total "world"of the story- event,
character, object, setting, and sound
Nondiegetic Element ->Something that we see and hear on the screen that comes
from outside the world of the story such as background music, titles, and credits, and
voice-over narration.
Story Duration ->The implied amount of time taken by the entire narrative
Plot Duration ->The elapsed time of the events within a story that a film chooses to
tell.
Screen Duration ->The amount of time that it has taken to present the movie's plot
on-screen that is the movie's running time.
Surprise ->shocking
Suspense ->The anxiety brought upon by partial uncertainty; building up, more drawn
out
Properties (props) ->Objects used to enhance a movie's mise-en-scene by providing
physical tokens or narrative information.
Sound Stage ->Windowless, soundproofed, professional shooting environment that is
usually several stories high and can cover an acre or more of floor space.
Chiaroscuro ->Use of lights and dark in an image
