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

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 swell of dramatic music
a swell of dramatic music

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

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 effectively conveys the emotional impact of an unseen event through the observers' reactions.

2. **a swell of dramatic music** - This can heighten tension and suggest the gravity of an offscreen event, creating a sense of dread or anticipation.

The other options do not convey the implication of an offscreen terrible event as effectively.