Cinema Vocabulary: 6th Grade

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Match the film job with its description:

Director = Oversees all aspects of filmmaking Cinematographer = Responsible for the visual look of the film Editor = Assembles the raw footage into a cohesive film Screenwriter = Writes the script

Match the type of camera shot with its typical effect:

Close-up = Shows emotion and detail Long shot = Establishes setting and context Medium shot = Balances subject and surroundings Over-the-shoulder shot = Shows conversation between two subjects

Match the film editing terms with their descriptions:

Montage = Series of short shots to condense time or information Cross-cutting = Alternating scenes from two or more plot lines Fade in/out = Gradually appearing or disappearing image Jump cut = Abrupt transition between shots

Match the term related to film sound with its description:

<p>Soundtrack = Music used in the film Diegetic sound = Sound whose source is visible on the screen Non-diegetic sound = Sound whose source is not visible on the screen Foley artist = Creates everyday sound effects for films</p>
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Match the film prop with the genre it is most associated with:

<p>Laser Gun = Science Fiction Six-Shooter = Western Microphone = Musical Potion = Fantasy</p>
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Match the special effect with its traditional method:

<p>Chroma Key = Shooting a subject in front of a solid color background Stop Motion = Animating objects by moving them slightly and photographing each movement Forced Perspective = Using optical illusion to make objects appear larger or smaller Matte Painting = Painted representation of a landscape, set, or distant location</p>
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Match the lighting technique with its typical effect:

<p>High-key lighting = Bright, evenly lit scene, often used in comedies Low-key lighting = Dark, shadowy scene, often used in thrillers Backlighting = Creates a silhouette effect Three-point lighting = Uses key, fill, and back lights for balanced illumination</p>
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Match the element of mise-en-scène with its definition:

<p>Setting = The time and place of the film's events Costume = The clothing worn by characters Makeup = Cosmetics worn by actors intended to alter their appearance Props = Objects used by characters in the film</p>
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Match each film genre with a typical theme:

<p>Horror = Fear and survival Romance = Love and relationships Mystery = Solving a crime or puzzle Fantasy = Magic and mythical worlds</p>
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Match each camera movement with its effect:

<p>Pan = Sweeping movement across a scene Tilt = Up and down movement on a vertical axis Zoom = Changing the focal length to make the subject appear closer or farther Dolly = Movement of the camera on a platform</p>
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Match the movie award with the category it represents:

<p>Oscar = Achievement in film Golden Globe = Achievement in film and television BAFTA = Achievement in British film and television Cannes Film Festival Award = Recognizes international films</p>
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Match the function to its role in film production:

<p>Producer = Manages the financial and organizational aspects Art Director = Designs the visual look and feel of the film Composer = Writes the musical score for the film Costume Designer = Creates the clothing worn by actors</p>
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Match the common film trope with its description:

<p>MacGuffin = A plot device that drives the motivation of the characters Red Herring = A false clue intended to mislead the audience Deus ex Machina = An unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation Chekov's Gun = An element introduced early in the story that becomes significant later</p>
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Match the term relating to film distribution with its definition:

<p>Wide Release = Film distributed nationally in many theaters Limited Release = Film released in a small number of theaters Streaming = Distribution via online platform Box Office = Revenue generated from ticket sales</p>
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Match the narrative structure with its characteristics:

<p>Linear Narrative = Events presented in chronological order Non-linear Narrative = Events presented out of chronological order Circular Narrative = Story begins and ends in the same place Episodic Narrative = Story told through a series of self-contained episodes</p>
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Match the movie rating to what it signifies:

<p>G = Suitable for general audiences PG = Some material may not be suited for young children PG-13 = Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 R = Contains adult material; Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian</p>
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Match the film theory with its focus:

<p>Feminist Film Theory = Examines gender roles in cinema Marxist Film Theory = Analyzes class structures represented in film Psychoanalytic Film Theory = Applies concepts of psychoanalysis to film Auteur Theory = Holds that the director is the primary creative force behind a film</p>
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Match the movie genre to its common sound element:

<p>Action = Loud explosions and fast-paced music Suspense = Eerie and suspenseful music Comedy = Upbeat and lighthearted music Drama = Emotional and poignant scores</p>
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Match the role in movie production with their specific task:

<p>Gaffer = Head electrician responsible for lighting Key Grip = Responsible for camera support, movement, and rigging Boom Operator = Holds the microphone boom to capture sound Script Supervisor = Ensures continuity between takes</p>
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Match the term to the description of its meaning in film

<p>Motif = Recurring element with symbolic significance Symbolism = Use of objects or images to represent something else Irony = Contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs Allegory = A story with a hidden moral or political meaning</p>
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Flashcards

Action Film

A film with lots of exciting scenes, fights, and chases.

Animation

A film using pictures or models that appear to move.

Drama

A serious film exploring deep emotions and conflicts.

Musical

A film that includes singing and dancing.

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Rom-Com

A funny film involving a love story.

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Science Fiction

A film about future events, time travel or other planets with life.

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War film

Movies that portray conflicts, typically involving armed combat and warfare strategies.

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Violent

Involves actions intended to harm people through hitting and shooting.

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Moving

Causing feelings of sadness.

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Audience

People who watch a film.

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Cast

All the actors who perform in a film.

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Study Notes

  • The quiz focuses on cinema vocabulary for 6th-grade students.

Film Genres

  • An action film contains many exciting scenes, such as fights or chases.
  • Animation uses pictures or clay models that appear to move.
  • A drama is a very serious film.
  • A musical includes singing and dancing.
  • A rom-com is intended to make people laugh and involves a love story.
  • Science fiction films are about events in the future like time travel or travel to other planets with life.

Describing Films

  • Violent films involve actions intended to injure or kill people.
  • Something moving makes you feel sad.

People Involved in Films

  • The audience is a group of people who come to watch a film.
  • The cast includes all the people who perform in a film.

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