The Absence of Sound

True or False: In film, the lack of sound is more noticeable than the use of sound. ​ (a)   ​

• True
• False

Why is the absence of sound used in tragedies? What can it be used to emphasize?

• The visuals on the screen.

• The emptiness that characters feel or a sense of being "shell shocked"

• A moment of embarassment.

• Comedic Effect

What is true about the absence of sound? Select all that apply . . .

• It can be used to show embarrassment.

• It can be used to show fear.

• It can be used to show nothingness.

• It has become a trope (common characteristic) to create comedic effect.

Action films use the absence of sound to create which feeling?

• Fear

• Joy

• Tension

• Hate

Why does No Country for Old Men use the absence of sound?

• To help the viewer ignore the loneliness of the setting and lesson the tension.

• To help the viewer focus on the plot.

• To force the viewer to pay attention.

• To emphasize the loneliness of the setting and heighten the tension.