Flashcards on English Literature and Literary Analysis
English Literature and Literary Analysis: Student's Guide
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Film studies
22 cards
Card 1
Question: What are the two main aspects we analyze when studying films?
Answer: Story (narrative) and form (formal elements).
Card 2
Question: List important formal elements to consider in film studies.
Answer: Setting, genre, three-act structure, themes, dialogue and narration, cinematography (shot size, camera angle, lighting, point of view), characterizati
Card 3
Question: What is meant by a film's three-act structure?
Answer: A division into beginning, development, and resolution that structures the narrative.
Card 4
Question: Give examples of cinematography elements to analyze in a film.
Answer: Shot size, camera angle, lighting, and point of view (e.g., close-ups, wide shots, low/high angles, low/high-key lighting).
Card 5
Question: What are the two types of conflict in film analysis?
Answer: External conflict (between characters or forces) and internal conflict (psychological struggles within a character).
Card 6
Question: What visual and directorial traits is Wes Anderson known for?
Answer: Symmetry, stylized visuals, humor, and use of stop-motion animation (in some films).
Card 7
Question: Summarize the central plot of Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).
Answer: Mr. Fox promises to stop stealing chickens when his wife is pregnant, but returns to stealing, angering three farmers who try to destroy him; he and t
Card 8
Question: What are key themes in Fantastic Mr. Fox?
Answer: Identity versus responsibility, family unity, accepting one’s nature, and teamwork during adversity.
Card 9
Question: Describe the typical cinematography used in Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Answer: Symmetrical compositions, medium shots and close-ups, warm autumn colors, and mostly eye-level camera angles.
Card 10
Question: What is the main conflict in Fantastic Mr. Fox and what internal struggle does the protagonist face?
Answer: Main conflict is external (animals vs. farmers); internal conflict is Mr. Fox’s struggle between wild instinct and family responsibility.