Which techniques might be used to imply that something terrible has happened off screen?

Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

a swell of dramatic music
a swell of dramatic music

a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located

1 answer

The two correct answers that imply something terrible has happened off screen are:

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

These techniques convey emotional responses and create a sense of tension or dread, suggesting that something significant and likely terrible has occurred off screen.