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

Question

• 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.