Unit 10: The Rom-Com Formula

What is a common element in romantic comedies?

• A lack of humor

• A series of entertaining misadventures

• A tragic ending

• A focus on horror elements

Which playwright laid the foundation for romantic comedies with plays like 'Much Ado About Nothing'?

• George Bernard Shaw

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• William Shakespeare

What is a typical setting for a rom-com protagonist's job?

• A law firm

• A whimsical job like managing a bookstore

• A hospital

• A construction site

Which era is considered the Golden Age of romantic comedies?

• The 1950s and 1960s

• The 1990s and early 2000s

• The 1930s and 1940s

• The 2010s and 2020s

What challenge did rom-coms face by the late 2000s?

• Increased popularity

• Overly complex storylines

• Too many action sequences

• Decline in ticket sales for mid-budget films

Which film introduced a superhero twist on rom-com storytelling?

• Silver Linings Playbook

• Wedding Crashers

• Deadpool

• The Best Man

What is a common trope in rom-coms?

• A focus on political themes

• A love triangle

• A horror subplot

• A science fiction setting

Which actress became a Latina rom-com icon with movies like 'The Wedding Planner'?

• Meg Ryan

• Sandra Bullock

• Julia Roberts

• Jennifer Lopez

What is a recent trend in rom-coms?

• Embracing self-awareness and deconstructing traditional tropes

• Eliminating humor

• Ignoring traditional tropes

• Focusing solely on male protagonists

What do rom-coms remind us of, according to the text?

• The inevitability of heartbreak

• The beauty in beginnings and potential for happily ever after

• The importance of solitude

• The necessity of conflict