Question

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

a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located

a swell of dramatic music
a swell of dramatic music

a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event

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

music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
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The two correct techniques to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen are:

  1. A swell of dramatic music - This technique can create an emotional response and signal to the audience that something significant and likely distressing has occurred.

  2. A reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event - This can convey the aftermath of an offscreen event by showing how the characters are impacted, thus implying something terrible has happened without directly showing it.