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Journalism quiz 4 movies
Covers movie types and media
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 1
03/22/2017

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Sound
Definition
Makes movies more powerful; made stars and destroyed stars
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IMBd
Definition
Internet Movie Database
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Genre
Definition
Category
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Family Films
Definition
Relates to a context of home and family
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Adventure films
Definition
Action scenes to explore exotic locations
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Creature Features/films
Definition
types of horror/sci-fi film where creatures turn against man.
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Drama
Definition
In-depth development of realistic characters dealing with real situations and emotions.
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Dark Fantasy
Definition
Breakdown of natural laws, and focus on unnatural laws. (e.g Mummy, Dracula, Exorcist)
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Mad Scientist Films
Definition
Scientific curiosity brings disaster. (E.g frankenstein)
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Horror films
Definition
frighten and invoke our worst fears in shocking moments
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Definition
The longest running movie shown in theaters since 1975
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B Movies
Definition
Low budget commercial films; Made by producers to get noticed
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Product Placement
Definition
products pay fees to be featured in movies, tv shows, etc.
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What does mass media make us reflect on?
Definition
Social, cultural, and political issues
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The 2016 election was a new era of ______
Definition
Social Media, non-traditional campaign activity, controversies, and media became an important player.
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The 2004 election was _______
Definition
The 1st time the internet played a role in national politics, and citizens' blogs became a debate outlet.
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What website will have the most impact on future elections?
Definition
Youtube
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Content Analysis
Definition
description of media content through words, images, and themes
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Selective exposure
Definition
Audiences avoid messages that are at odds with their existing beliefs
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Cultivation theory
Definition
heavy exposure to TV produces a fake world to the viewer (E.g a boy watching too much superman may think that's how the world really is)
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Spiral of Silence
Definition
Vocal majority intimidates others into silence or from voicing their opinons.
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Aggressive Stimulation
Definition
Theory that people are triggered and stimulated with violence
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Public relations professionals
Definition
Work to create favorable images; Government is the largest employer of them.
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Opinion leadership
Definition
Using respected and influential individuals to deliver messages to influence audience.
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