Question 1

Matching (some of) the Nine Prototypical Plot Patterns:
-______ Protagonist sets out to achieve a positive goal.

Accepted Answer

A) love 
B)  success 
C)  Cinderella 
D)  triangle 
E)  the return
F)vengeance
G) conversion
H) sacrifice
I) family

Question 2

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-_______ A short self-contained TV news report, complete with sound bites, reporter narration and associated video footage.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 3

Sponsored documentaries are non-journalistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-_______ A dramatic unit similar in TV and film to a sequence.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 5

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ A series of scenes joined to create a complete dramatic unit within the story.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 6

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ A film term for a preview of coming attractions.
A) The A-Plot
B) Act
C) Antagonist
D) ASCAP
E) BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the...

Question 7

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ The development of a basic story idea into a series of dramatic units.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 8

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ Commercials that by demonstration, inference or direct claim maintain that their product is superior to their competitor's.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 9

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ The hero, or lead character, in a drama or comedy.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 10

Matching
-______ Ranging from Pollyanna to extremely jaded, the way a character views the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  A point of view 
B)  An attitude 
C)  Personality 
D)  Behavior 
E)  Revelation

Question 11

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ Commercials in which people on the street are asked questions designed to generate positive responses about the sponsor's product.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 12

The basic visual unit in film and television, defined as "the action seen by the camera in one continuous view of the subject without interruption, "is called the scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ A format that uses a character, an object, or creature as an ongoing representative of the product/service (eg. the Energizer Bunny).
A) The A-Plot
B) Act
C) Antagonist
D) ASCAP
E) BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the...

Question 14

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-_______ Audio or videotape obtained from interviewing news sources or witnesses to news events.
A) The A-Plot
B) Act
C) Antagonist
D) ASCAP
E) BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the...

Question 15

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ Fashioned like a dramatic script, the product/service becomes the hero, and wins in the end.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 16

Matching (some of) the Nine Prototypical Plot Patterns:
-______ Ugly duckling becomes beautiful swan.

Accepted Answer

A) love 
B)  success 
C)  Cinderella 
D)  triangle 
E)  the return
F)vengeance
G) conversion
H) sacrifice
I) family

Question 17

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-_______ An abbreviated TV news script designed to aid the director in calling shots.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 18

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ An industry synonym for a commercial.
A) The A-Plot
B) Act
C) Antagonist
D) ASCAP
E) BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the...

Question 19

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-______ A master scene script that also includes the director's shots, shot sizes, and angles.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Question 20

Matching:
Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition.
-_______ An announcement used by a TV station to advertise its own programs, personalities or other attributes.

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-Plot 
B)  Act 
C)  Antagonist 
D)  ASCAP 
E)  BMI
F) The B-Plot
G) The C-Plot
H) Comparative (Commercial) Format
I) Copywriter
J) Demonstration (Commercial) Format
K) Dramatic (Commercial) Format
L) Five "Ws" and How
M) Interview (Commercial) Format
N) The Inverted Pyramid
O) Master Scene Script
P) Outcue
Q) Package
R) Plot Outline
S) Promo
T) Protagonist
U) PSA
V) Rundown
W) Scene
X) Sequence
Y) Shooting Script
Z) Shot
Aa) Sound bites
Bb) Special Effects (Commercial) Format
Cc) Spokesperson (Commercial) Format
Dd) Sponsored Documentaries
Ee) Spot
Ff) Storyboard
Gg) Symbolism (Commercial) Format
Hh) Testimonial (Commercial) Format
Ii) Trailer
Jj) Treatment
Kk) WGA

Exam 13: Scriptwriting

Matching (some of) the Nine Prototypical Plot Patterns: -______ Protagonist sets out to achieve a positive goal.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -_______ A short self-contained TV news report, complete with sound bites, reporter narration and associated video footage.

Sponsored documentaries are non-journalistic.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -_______ A dramatic unit similar in TV and film to a sequence.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -______ A series of scenes joined to create a complete dramatic unit within the story.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -______ The development of a basic story idea into a series of dramatic units.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -______ Commercials that by demonstration, inference or direct claim maintain that their product is superior to their competitor's.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -______ The hero, or lead character, in a drama or comedy.

Matching -______ Ranging from Pollyanna to extremely jaded, the way a character views the world.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -______ Commercials in which people on the street are asked questions designed to generate positive responses about the sponsor's product.

The basic visual unit in film and television, defined as "the action seen by the camera in one continuous view of the subject without interruption, "is called the scene.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -______ Fashioned like a dramatic script, the product/service becomes the hero, and wins in the end.

Matching (some of) the Nine Prototypical Plot Patterns: -______ Ugly duckling becomes beautiful swan.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -_______ An abbreviated TV news script designed to aid the director in calling shots.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -______ A master scene script that also includes the director's shots, shot sizes, and angles.

Matching: Use the terms below to complete the definitions section ofthis chapter test. Place the letter(s) of the termwith its corresponding definition. -_______ An announcement used by a TV station to advertise its own programs, personalities or other attributes.