Question 1

When questioning an expert during an interview, what type of question involves an implicit confession?&#10;A) Leading&#10;B) Hypothetical&#10;C) Closed&#10;D) Self-Assessment

Accepted Answer

Leading questions involve guiding the expert towards a certain answer or confession, rather than allowing for an unbiased response. Leading questions may involve suggesting an answer or using persuasive language to encourage a certain response. An implicit confession would be a subtle admission of guilt or fault, and a leading question could be used to coax this confession out of the expert.

Question 2

______ is the hardest part of a writer's work.

Accepted Answer

Revision

Question 3

There are seven steps in the script writing process. Place each step listed in the correct order.

____Shooting Script
____Needs Analysis
____Research
____Revised Script
____First Draft Script / Written in Proper Format
____Treatment
____Creative Concept / Written Prose

__7__Shooting Script
__6__Needs Analysis
__1__Research
__5__Revised Script
__4__First Draft Script / Written in Proper Format
__2__Treatment
__3__Creative Concept / Written Prose

Accepted Answer

__7__Shooting Script&#10; __6__Needs Analysis&#10; __1__Research&#10; __5__Revised Script&#10; __4__First Draft Script / Written in Proper Format&#10; __2__Treatment&#10; __3__Creative Concept / Written Prose

Question 4

Revising a script includes throwing out unneeded material; add new scenes, and correcting spelling and grammar.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Revising a script includes throwing out unneeded...

Question 5

Concepts are formulaic with a specific length and format.

Accepted Answer

Concepts can vary in length and format depending on the context and purpose. They are not necessarily formulaic.

Question 6

Brainstorming is&#10;A) writing down only the ideas that will be used, ignoring all the others&#10;B) writing down all ideas in correct sentence structure&#10;C) writing down all the ideas as they come to you&#10;D) writing down only the best ideas

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming involves writing down all ideas as they come to you, without judgment or evaluation. This allows for a free flow of ideas and encourages creativity. Once all ideas have been generated, then they can be evaluated and selected for further development.

Question 7

The ACE is

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ACE is...

Question 8

A treatment is&#10;A) used only to pitch the story to a producer&#10;B) the complete structure of a program with the storyline arranged in the order that it will prevail in the script&#10;C) a medical procedure given by a local doctor&#10;D) only two pages in length

Accepted Answer

A treatment is a detailed outline of a script, usually including character descriptions, major plot points, and an overview of the story. It serves as a blueprint for the script and is typically longer than two pages. It is used to pitch the story to producers, but it is also an important tool in the screenwriting process.

Question 9

A logline is a shorter form of a concept

Accepted Answer

A logline is a brief summary of a TV show, movie, or book that captures the essence of the concept. It usually consists of one sentence and is designed to pique the interest of potential investors, producers, or readers.

Deck 4: The Stages of Script Development