Question

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 swell of dramatic music
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
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 correct techniques that might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen are:

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

These techniques help convey the gravity of the situation and suggest the impact of the unseen event on the characters and the environment.