5.1.A.2.2 - Non-Diegetic Sound
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Practice Questions
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Define non-diegetic sound in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about sounds that characters cannot hear.
Provide an example of non-diegetic sound.
💡 Hint: What music do you often hear in a film that characters don’t recognize?
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What is non-diegetic sound?
💡 Hint: Think about what sounds a character in a movie would not hear.
True or False: Non-diegetic sound contributes to the audience's emotional response.
💡 Hint: Consider how music makes you feel while watching a sad scene.
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Analyze a film of your choice and describe how non-diegetic sound impacts the narrative. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Focus on specific sound cues and their emotional effects.
Discuss how the use of silence can strengthen a film's narrative structure.
💡 Hint: Look for scenes where silence plays a central role.
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