Question 1: Describe how loud, sudden sounds in a film can create a feeling of surprise or fear. Give an example scenario.

Answer: Loud, sudden sounds like a bang or scream can startle viewers and make them feel frightened or tense. For example, a sudden crash in a horror film can make the audience feel shocked.

Question 2: Explain what is meant by 'diegetic sound' and give two examples of it in a movie scene.

Answer: Diegetic sound is sound that characters in the story can hear, such as dialogue or footsteps. Examples include characters talking or footsteps walking in a corridor.

Question 3: Describe how background music can influence the mood of a scene. Use a scene where a character is feeling scared to illustrate your answer.

Answer: Background music can make a scene feel tense or creepy. For example, slow, high-pitched music can make viewers feel nervous when a character is alone in a dark house.

Question 4: Identify and explain the purpose of non-diegetic sound in a movie scene.

Answer: Non-diegetic sound is sound added for the audience’s benefit, like background music or a narrator's voice. Its purpose is to create mood, build tension, or guide viewers’ emotions.

Question 5: Sketch a simple diagram of a scene where a character hears a loud, sudden sound. Label the parts showing the source of the sound and the character’s reaction.

Answer: A correct sketch would show a character with ears highlighted, a source of a loud sound (like a door slamming), and lines indicating the sound wave reaching the ears, with the character showing surprise or fear.

Question 6: Describe how the pitch and tempo of sound can change the feeling of a scene. Provide an example with a fast, high-pitched sound and a slow, low-pitched sound.

Answer: Fast, high-pitched sounds like sirens can make a scene feel urgent or exciting. Slow, low-pitched sounds like a deep drum can create a feeling of calm or suspense.

Question 7: Imagine a scene where a character is walking through a forest at night. Describe what kind of sounds you might hear and how they would help build the atmosphere.

Answer: Sounds could include rustling leaves, owls hooting, and footsteps crunching on twigs. These sounds create a spooky, mysterious atmosphere.

Question 8: Explain how silence can be used effectively in media to create tension or emphasize a moment.

Answer: Silence can make viewers feel uneasy or focused. For example, a sudden stop of background noise before a jump scare heightens the surprise.

Question 9: Identify the different types of sound (diegetic, non-diegetic) in a given scene description: A character is talking, and background music plays over the scene.

Answer: The character’s speech is diegetic sound, and the background music is non-diegetic sound.

Question 10: Sketch a scene where a character hears a distant thunderstorm. Label the source of the thunder, the character’s hearing, and how the sound contributes to the scene’s mood.

Answer: A correct sketch would show a cloud with lightning, the sound wave representing thunder reaching the character’s ears, and the scene’s mood being tense or ominous.