A) Which techniques might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen?

Question

Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
a swell of dramatic music
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
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

Answer 1

The two correct answers that imply 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 can effectively convey the gravity of an unseen event through the emotional responses of characters and the dramatic tone set by the music.