Film Codes and Conventions Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a symbolic code in filmmaking?

• Editing

• Costumes

• Sound effects

• Opening titles

Which type of sound is NOT heard by the characters in a film?

• Ambient noise

• Diegetic sound

• Non-diegetic sound

• Dialogue

What is the purpose of rapid cuts in action scenes?

• To build anticipation

• To create urgency

• To show character emotions

• To establish geography

Which of the following is a technical code in filmmaking?

• Body language

• Props

• Camera angles and shots

• Dialogue style

What does high-contrast lighting in night raids enhance?

• Calmness and isolation

• Suspense and visual drama

• Authority and professionalism

• Poverty and struggle

Which of the following is an example of a written code?

• Sound effects

• On-screen text

• Camera work

• Lighting design

What is the role of ambient noise in film?

• To ground the action in a busy urban environment

• To symbolize authority

• To provide tactical details

• To create suspense

Which of the following is a convention in action films?

• Warm colors

• Bright lighting

• Soft strings music

• Fast-paced editing

What does the lighting in brighter scenes symbolize?

• Chaos and unpredictability

• Poverty and struggle

• Danger and secrecy

• Preparation and order

What is the effect of handheld shots during a fistfight in a film?

• To show character emotions

• To create urgency

• To build anticipation

• To establish geography