Media quiz january

Define Connotations

Define Mode of Address

Define Stereotypical

What are the two types of audience question in your A2 exam which you would

apply to the television texts?

Define Representation

What are the three questions that could

appear of the A2 exam, which you would apply to

your film texts?

What theory would you apply to your audience

question?

What theory would you apply to Sin City and in

particular representation?

Name one way Lost attracts its audience?

Name one way an audience responded to

Mad Men?

How many questions appear on your A2 exam, How many do you actually answer?

Define ConnotationsAn idea or feeling that a word or an

object invokes in addition to its literal or primary.

Childish or Youthful

Define Mode of AddressThe way a text speaks to its audience

via language, content, structure and Mise en scene

Define StereotypicalA widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

What are the two types of audience question in your A2 exam which you would

apply to the television texts?

Audience ResponseAudience Targeting (Mode of address)

Define Representation

A description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way.By definition, all media texts are re-presentations of reality.This means that they are intentionally composedBy viewing media representations our prejudices can be reinforced or shattered.Common representations can influence our perspective (cultivation theory)

What are the three questions that could

appear on the A2 exam, which you would apply to

your film texts?Representation, Narrative, Genre

What theory would you apply to your audience

question?Uses and gratifications

P.I.E.S

What theory would you apply to Sin City and in

particular when discussing

representation?Laura Mulvey Male Gaze

Name one way Lost attracts its audience?

Ensemble cast

Use of Enigma Codes

Combination of escapism and relatable issues within narrative

Advertising campaigns, traditional and via social media

Name one way an audience responded to

Mad Men?Critical acclaim

The sexism and racism issues revisitedJumping on the bandwagon, Roosevelt hotel, Mad Men

drinks, fashion, Mad Men TourLethargic Pace

“Trust Me” series came out on TNT network

How many questions appear on your A2 exam, How many do you actually answer?6 questions and you answer 3Section A = TextSection B = Industry and audience