Question

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

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

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

a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located

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 conveys the emotional impact of the offscreen event through the reactions of those who witnessed it.

2. **a close-up shot of a clock ticking from one minute to the next** - This can create a sense of tension and anticipation, suggesting that time is passing in a stressful or ominous way, implying that something significant has occurred.