Question

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

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
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located

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

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 can convey the impact of the offscreen event through the emotional responses of characters.

2. **A swell of dramatic music** - This can create suspense or foreboding, implying that something terrible has occurred without showing it explicitly.