Question

A) Which techniques might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen?
Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
a close-up shot of a clock ticking from one minute to the next
a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
a swell of dramatic music

Answer 1

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

1. **a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event**
2. **a swell of dramatic music**

These techniques effectively convey the emotional weight and gravity of an event that has occurred offscreen.