Q1 revision from Ms Olive
Answer the following question Use the model answer from the Hunger Games to help or, use the fill in the gaps answer below Explain two ways the characters and/or events in the extract fit the action adventure genre. Use examples from the extract. [10] Help with structuring your answer
Use these two conventions that appear in the extract for your answer · Heroes vs. villains (characters) · Danger and peril (event) Fill in the gaps to complete the answer The characters in the extract fit the action adventure genre and the theme of good vs evil is clear. James Bond is the main protagonist and is clearly the hero. The villain is the a_______________. This is evident when ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________. This fits the genre _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The effect on the audience is___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The events in the extract also fit the action adventure genre. There is extreme danger and peril throughout the extract. This is evident when ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ This fits in with the action adventure genre because_________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This makes the audience___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Hunger Games Explain two ways the characters and/or events in the extract fit the action adventure genre. Use examples from the extract. Below is an example of how a PEAT table can help you write your answer The events in the extract fit the action adventure genre. The brutal battle by the cornucopia shows violence and war, which is a typical convention of the action adventure genre. This creates excitement and tension in the film. Looking at the model answer below, where do you think the following appears? A point has been made (P), An example has been given (E), An explanation of how the characters or events fit the genre (A) Where key terminology has been used (T) Fill out your own PEAT table using the second paragraph, so that you are clear how the answer is structured In this extract the stage is immediately set for the fierce and violent battle, which is typical of the action adventure genre. Katniss and the other tributes have been transported to an exotic/ tropical location and they are all stood in a circle facing the cornucopia where there are many weapons and other supplies. Violence is a typical convention of the genre, especially when it takes place in an exotic or unusual location as it creates excitement and fear of the unknown. The tension is increased further by the agonizingly long countdown. This theme of a race against time is also a genre convention and creates a sense of urgency and panic in the audience. Katniss Everdeen is a typical action adventure hero. She is clearly the main protagonist as the audience sees much of the action from her point of view as she views her surroundings and the supplies in front of her. She is clearly very heroic, as she does not join in the brutal fighting; instead she chooses to run into the trees. She is clearly shocked at the sheer violence of the other tributes, and stares at the murders in horror. This indicates that she is not evil and kills unnecessarily and is upset by death. These are typical heroic traits. And the audience will instantly identify with her and want her to succeed. Define protagonist: Define antagonist: PEAT TAble- Hunger GamesExplain 2 ways in which the characters and/or events fit the action adventure genre
The first question in the exam is asking you to identify conventions of the action adventure genre by identifying 2 ways in which the characters and/or events are typical of the genre. Define the word convention: Using the table below, write down as many conventions of the action adventure genre you can think of and how these conventions make the audience feel. Some have been done for you. Convention of action adventure films Effect on the audience Heroes and villains Makes the audience want the hero to be victorious Mission/ Quest Exotic location |
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