Section A Guidance

1. SECTION A
REVISION
QUESTION 1

2. Question 1
Explain two ways in which the
narrative (characters and
events) in the extract fits the
action adventure genre.
Use examples from the extract.

3. • Characters
• Strong protagonist
(usually male)
• Antagonist
• Love interest
• Powerful villain
(usually foreign)
• Underdog hero
Events
• Fight Sequences
• Ticking-clock scenario
• Chase sequences
• Explosions
• Stunts
• Dangerous setting
• Exotic setting
Mention if they include any of
the following…
Remember to briefly
comment on the effect and
use examples from the clip.

4. Characters
• Do the characters link to Propp’s theory (Hero, Villain,
Princess etc.)
• Is there a stereotypical protagonist hero / What
stereotypical characteristics do they have (Strong,
Skilled, Brave, Represents Good, Intelligent, etc.)
• Is there a stereotypical antagonist villain / What
stereotypical characteristics do they have (Foreign,
Represents Bad, Evil, Challenges Hero, etc.)
• Is there a stereotypical ‘Damsel in Distress or Person
who need saving / What stereotypical characteristics
do they have (Weak, Needs Saving, Attractive, etc.)

5. Events
• Is there a fight scene, chase scene, saviour scene
and/or ticking clock scenario?
• You must elaborate and explain what the scene
involves that is stereotypical (Stunts, Explosions,
Element of Danger, Gadgets, Props, etc.)
• Say is normality is restores at the end of the scene
because of the Hero ‘Saving the Day’
• Do the events link to Todorov’s theory of there being
equilibrium (Calmness), disruption and then
restoration of the equilibrium.

6. For question 1 you will set your notes
out like this…
Characters Events

7. How to respond to the question
• Clearly state two genre conventions
• Explain the effect of the conventions
• Support the points you make with examples
from the text
• Use terminology (Antagonist, Protagonist,
Genre, Convention, Iconography)

8. SECTION A
REVISION
QUESTION 2

9. Question 2
Explain how each of the following
is used to create effects:
• Soundtrack
• Editing
• Misé en Scene
• Camerawork

10. For question 2 you will set your notes
out like this…
Mise en Scene Sound
EditingCamera

11. How to Respond
• You must have 2 P,E,E paragraphs per
technical area highlighting two ways a
certain technique is used.
• You must use technical terminology.
• You must refer to evidence from the
extract.
• You must explain the effect on the
audience.

12. Point
The scene uses diegetic
sounds.

13. Evidence
This is shown when we can
hear characters screaming
and shouting as the monster
appears.

14. Explanation
The effect of this is that it
connotes/ creates the impression
that characters are in danger and
fearing for their lives. This creates a
dramatic scene and one that make
the audience worry for the
characters safety.

15. P,E,E
The scene uses diegetic sounds.
This is shown when we can hear characters
screaming and shouting as the monster
appears.
The effect of this is that it connotes/ creates
the impression that characters are in danger
and fearing for their lives. This creates a
dramatic scene and one that make the
audience worry for the characters safety.

17. The simplest approach here is choose the most appropriate
examples that you see that have significant impact on the
audience.
Write using Point, Example, Effect.
The clip uses ………….. This is shown when………….. The effect this
has on the audience/The connotation of this effect/This effect
signifies…..

19. The simplest approach here is to break up sound response into
diegetic (natural) and non-diegetic (added).
Write using Point, Example, Effect.
The clip uses ………….. This is shown when………….. The effect this
has on the audience/The connotation of this effect/This effect
signifies…..

21. The simplest approach here is to break up sound response into the
style of editing used (possibly commenting on the pace) and the
types of transitions you see explaining why.
Write using Point, Example, Effect.
The clip uses ………….. This is shown when………….. The effect this
has on the audience/The connotation of this effect/This effect
signifies…..

25. The simplest approach here is choose the most appropriate
examples that you see that have significant impact on the
audience.
Write using Point, Example, Effect.
The clip uses ………….. This is shown when………….. The effect this
has on the audience/The connotation of this effect/This effect
signifies…..

26. SECTION A
REVISION
QUESTION 3

27. Question 3
Discuss the representations in the extract.
Refer to stereotypes in your answer. Use
examples from the extract.
You might consider the representation of:
• Age
• Gender
• Race and Nationality
• The English country town
• The Police

28. The simplest approach here is choose the most appropriate
examples that you see that link to each representation area.
Write using Point, Evidence, Explain.
The representation of ……… is/isn’t stereotypical. This is shown
when… The representation is stereotypical because…

29. Extract Analysis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdHRw2Lan3g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IPt91Yf8
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30. The representation of gender is stereotypical for
action adventure film. This is shown when the
male policemen chase after the male youth. The
representation is stereotypical because the men
are shown to be the heroes acting in a masculine
way through their determined aggressive body
language. Also because they are very athletic
and have jobs as Policemen it can be considered
that they follow the male stereotype.
The representation of females in the scene is
also stereotypical. This is shown…