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Which phrase provides the best description of a sitcom?
- a comedy series with rotating characters in self-contained episodes
- a comedy series with self-contained episodes and a set cast of characters.
- a comedy series with characters involved in episodes that carry over week to week
- a comedy series designed to gauge interest and sell the show to the studios
A sitcom is a comedy series with a set cast of characters in self-contained episodes.
A sitcom is a comedy series with a set cast of characters in self-contained episodes.
A sitcom is a comedy series with a set cast of characters in self-contained episodes.
A sitcom is a comedy series with a set cast of characters in self-contained episodes.
Which of these is NOT a key feature of a sitcom?
- multi-episode plot lines
- verbal sparring
- quickly resolved conflicts
- a regular cast of characters
The key features of a sitcom include a set cast of characters, quickly resolved story-lines, and humor.
The key features of a sitcom include a set cast of characters, quickly resolved story-lines, and humor.
The key features of a sitcom include a set cast of characters, quickly resolved story-lines, and humor.
The key features of a sitcom include a set cast of characters, quickly resolved story-lines, and humor.
Which phrase provides the best description of a pilot episode?
- the final episode in a series which tells the audience what happens to the characters
- the initial episodes which introduces the characters
- the initial episode designed to gauge interest and sell the series to the studios
- the most interesting or favorite episode in a television series
A pilot episode is a stand-alone episode designed to gauge interest and sell the show to studios.
A pilot episode is a stand-alone episode designed to gauge interest and sell the show to studios.
A pilot episode is a stand-alone episode designed to gauge interest and sell the show to studios.
A pilot episode is a stand-alone episode designed to gauge interest and sell the show to studios.
Which phrase best describes the purpose of the cold open in a screenplay?
- to describe the resolution of the episode's conflict
- to build the action to its highest point, the climax
- to introduce the characters and setting—and hint at the conflict
- to develop the characters and express a theme
A cold open is the first scene in a screenplay and introduces the characters, setting, and teases the problem.
A cold open is the first scene in a screenplay and introduces the characters, setting, and teases the problem.
A cold open is the first scene in a screenplay and introduces the characters, setting, and teases the problem.
A cold open is the first scene in a screenplay and introduces the characters, setting, and teases the problem.
Which of the following is NOT a way humor is created in a screenplay?
- exaggeration
- metaphors
- irony
- repetition
A screenwriter will use exaggeration, repetition, and irony to create humor in the play.
A screenwriter will use exaggeration, repetition, and irony to create humor in the play.
A screenwriter will use exaggeration, repetition, and irony to create humor in the play.
A screenwriter will use exaggeration, repetition, and irony to create humor in the play.
Which statement best describes a similarity between a screenplay and the other forms of drama you have studied?
- Both include long and detailed descriptions.
- Both have quickly resolved story lines.
- Both always include humor and exaggeration.
- Both rely on dialogue to develop the characters.
Both screenplays and drama rely on the use of dialogue to teach the audience about the characters and move the action along.
Both screenplays and drama rely on the use of dialogue to teach the audience about the characters and move the action along.
Both screenplays and drama rely on the use of dialogue to teach the audience about the characters and move the action along.
Both screenplays and drama rely on the use of dialogue to teach the audience about the characters and move the action along.
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Why is hyperbole a great device for a sitcom?
