2. Character
● Can be revealed
through their actions,
speech and
appearance.
● Can be discovered by
comments of other
characters and
interaction with other
characters.
● Can be flat (one-
sided) or round (fully
developed
3. Protagonist
● Is the main character in a work of
literature or movie.
● Can sometimes be the narrator
4. Antagonist
● The character in a story who is in
conflict with the main character.
● Can be another
character, nature, fate,
society or even the
protaganist
5. Character Foil
● Traits are in direct contrast to
protagonist
● Highlights traits of
protagonist by
opposition, can be
minor or major
character.
7. Setting
● The time and the place of the story.
● A story can be set in a realistic or imaginary
place and can occur in the past, present,or
future.
● Setting affects
the characters
and storyline
in unique
ways
8. Setting Types
● Integral Setting is
essential to the plot
and influences
characters.
● Backdrop
Setting relatively
unimportant to the
plot and characters
just a background
10. Point Of View
● The vantage point in
which the story is told.
● First Person- ‘I’
● Third Person- ‘He,
she it”
● Omniscient -knows
everything
● Objective - presents
without comment or
emotion
12. Theme
● The main idea that the film wishes to
share with the audience
● Rarely stated directly, inferred by the
audience
● Universal in nature applying to society,
human nature
● Can often be applied to individuals
watching the film as they relate to it.
13. Sample Themes
● Acceptance ● Good Versus Evil
● Betrayal ● Justice
● Coming of Age ● Love
● Destiny ● Perserverance
● Duty ● Power
● Faith ● Redemption
● Freedom ● Revenge
● Friendship ● Transformation
14. Conflict
● A struggle between opposing forces;
conflicts can be external or internal.
16. Internal Conflict
● Takes place in the
character’s mind.
● Character often
pulled by two
courses of action or
by conflicting
emotions
17. Plot
● The series of
events in sequential
order.
● What happens 1st,
2nd, 3rd, and so on.
● The plot centers on
at least one major
problem called a
conflict.
18. Timing of Plot
● Chronological - Events are told in the
order of occurance.
● Flashback/Flashforward - Events
are told out of order either jumping
ahead or back at various points in the
story.
● Time Lapse - Story skips a time
period that seems unusual compared
to rest of plot
19. Five Main Parts of the Plot
Climax
● Not all stories fit
this pattern.
● The exposition may Falling
Rising
appear in the Action Action
middle of the story
instead of the
beginning.
● A story can end Resolution
Exposition
with a climax,
leaving no falling
action.
20. Exposition
● The opening film often
provides background
information that the
audience needs to
know.
● It introduces the
characters, describes
the setting, and may
recap important events
before the action of the
story.
21. Rising Action
● The chain of events
become more
complex. The
Rising
actions and feelings
Action
of the characters
intensify as their
problems become
more complicated.
22. Climax
● The highest point of
interest
● Where most action
takes place in the
store
● Involves an
important event,
decision, or
discovery that
affects the final
outcome.
23. Falling Action
● Following the
Falling climax, the intensity
action
of the story may
subside.
● The falling action
describes the
results of the major
events as the action
winds down.
24. Resolution
● The final part of the story.
● It tells how the story ends. All the loose ends
are tied up.
● May also set the stage for future stories or
sequels.
25. Film Elements
● Film Score
● Lighting
● Costumes
● Sound Effects
● Special Effects
● Filming
● Editing
26. Additional Questions
● How does the movie portray Men? Women? Children?
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● Product Placements/Advertising?
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● What is the protagonist main strength and flaw?
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● What character do you most relate to? Admire? Despise?
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● Is there a portrayal of faith or religion? Is it positive, negative, neutral?
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● How do the values and themes compare to your own values and beliefs?
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