Question 1: Describe how a deep, slow voice might be used in a media text. What mood or feeling could it create?

Answer: A deep, slow voice can create feelings of seriousness, authority, or calmness. It might be used to make the audience feel the character is powerful or to convey importance.

Question 2: Explain the effect of using loud, sudden sounds in a scene of a film or TV show.

Answer: Loud, sudden sounds can create surprise or shock, increase tension or excitement, and alert the audience to an important or frightening moment.

Question 3: How can background music influence the mood of a scene? Give an example.

Answer: Background music can set the tone or mood of a scene. For example, a slow, soft melody might create a peaceful or sad atmosphere, while fast, loud music can make a scene feel energetic or tense.

Question 4: Describe the difference between high-pitched and low-pitched sounds and how they might be used in media.

Answer: High-pitched sounds are sharp and can create feelings of alarm or excitement. Low-pitched sounds are deep and can create a sense of seriousness or calmness. They are used to influence the audience’s emotional response.

Question 5: Sketch a simple diagram to show how sound travels from a source (like a speaker) to the listener. Label the parts clearly.

Answer: A correct sketch would include a sound source (speaker), sound waves traveling in a wave pattern, and a listener with their ear. Labels should include 'sound source', 'sound waves', and 'ear/ listener'.

Question 6: Think about a horror movie scene. Describe what kind of sound effects might be used to create fear or suspense.

Answer: Creaking doors, whispering sounds, distant thunder, or sudden loud noises can create fear or suspense in a horror scene.

Question 7: Draw a simple diagram showing how different sound effects can be layered to create a scene in a media production. Include at least three different sound layers.

Answer: The diagram should show three horizontal layers labeled as 'dialogue', 'background music', and 'sound effects'. Each layer should have a wavy line indicating sound levels over time.

Question 8: Explain what is meant by the term 'diegetic sound' and give an example.

Answer: Diegetic sound is sound that the characters in the scene can hear, like a phone ringing or footsteps. For example, the sound of a dog barking in a scene where characters are outside.

Question 9: Describe how volume (loudness) can be used to emphasize a particular moment in a media text.

Answer: Increasing the volume during a key moment, like a character shouting or an explosion, draws the audience’s attention and emphasizes the importance or intensity of that moment.

Question 10: Sketch a sound waveform that represents a sudden loud noise, such as a gunshot or explosion. The waveform should show a sharp peak.

Answer: A correct sketch will show a flat line with a sudden, sharp spike (peak) in the middle, then returning to the flat line, indicating a quick, loud sound.