Which techniques might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located

music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause

a swell of dramatic music
a swell of dramatic music

a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event

a close-up shot of a clock ticking from one minute to the next

Answer 1

The two techniques that might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen are:

1. A reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event - This technique allows the audience to infer that something significant and possibly terrible has occurred based on the reactions of those witnessing it.

2. A swell of dramatic music - Dramatic music can set the tone and indicate that something serious or distressing has happened, even if the event itself is not shown on screen.

So the correct answers are:

• a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
• a swell of dramatic music