Comparing Media | Answer Keys

Student Concept Worksheet Answers

Question	Answer
1	B. Through the actor's facial expressions, tense music, and camera close-ups Film shows emotion through visual and audio techniques; it cannot directly state a character's thoughts.
2	B. Reveal a character's inner thoughts and memories in detail Books can describe internal experiences directly; film must show them through action, expression, or dialogue.
3	Different formats serve different audiences - articles for those wanting detail, videos for visual learners or those wanting quick understanding. The same story can reach more people through multiple formats.
4	voice tone and interviews (or music/sound effects); showing data/statistics visually (or making quick comparisons)
5	B. Time constraints and the need to focus on visual storytelling Movies have limited runtime and must prioritize content that works visually.

Practice Worksheet Answers

Question	Answer
1	B. Reveal Elena's inner thoughts and memories in detail
2	The film shows Elena's fear through close-up shots of her face (tears, expressions), tense music building, sound effects (tornado roar, glass shattering), and visible physical reactions (rapid breathing).
3	B. Film cannot convey smell; it relies on sight and sound
4	The book presents the grandmother's story through Elena's direct memory and detailed recollection of exact words ("The sky turned green... green as a sick cat's eyes"). The film shows this visually through a brief, silent flashback and archival footage, which is faster but less detailed and personal.
5	C. An exterior shot showing the green sky and house from outside The book stays in Elena's perspective in the cellar; she can't see outside. The film can cut to exterior shots.
6	B. Show a real teen sharing her personal experience with tears
7	Documentaries often simplify complex scientific nuances to maintain emotional impact and keep viewer attention. The phrase about correlation vs. causation is technical and might slow down the emotional narrative the documentary is building.
8	a) Article; b) Documentary
9	The documentary uses "soft, melancholy music" to create a sad mood and "montage of phone screens showing curated, filtered images" to visually show the problem of unrealistic social media. These audio-visual elements guide the audience to feel sympathy for affected teens and see social media as harmful.
10	B. The exact cost and official quotes from city leaders
11	The vlog provides personal, first-hand experience of actually using the park ("The bowl is INSANE"), authentic reaction ("OH MY GOSH"), and information about practical issues like crowding that only a user would know.
12	B. Radio has time constraints; listeners can't re-read or pause
13	The vlog would likely be most persuasive because it shows real enthusiasm and personal testimony from an actual user, which is more compelling than statistics. However, for city officials, the article's official data might be more convincing. (Accept either with reasoning.)
14	The article has a formal, neutral tone using official language ("officially opened," "City officials expect," "investment in our youth"). The vlog has an informal, enthusiastic tone using casual language ("OH MY GOSH," "INSANE," "like," "you guys"). The vlog expresses personal opinions; the article reports facts.

FAST Format Quiz Answers

Question	Answer
1	B. Through a flashback montage showing visual images of rejection
2	B. Film can only convey sight and sound, not smell
3	B. Orchestral music that builds and swells
4	B. Close-up shots of her face, showing tears and smile
5	B. It establishes the vast, isolated setting before focusing on the personal moment
6	C. Film must condense content; adding more flashbacks would slow the pacing
7	A. The novel, because it doesn't show a specific image, allowing reader imagination
8	B. To create a dramatic, emotional conclusion that leaves the audience with strong feelings
9	See rubric and sample response below.
10	See rubric and sample response below.

Question 9 Scoring Rubric

Score	Criteria
2	Clearly explains how BOTH formats show doubt/rejection AND provides at least one specific advantage for EACH format
1	Explains how both formats show doubt/rejection but only provides advantage for one, OR provides advantages but doesn't clearly explain how each format conveys the information
0	Does not address both formats or does not identify advantages

Sample 2-Point Response for Question 9:
The NOVEL shows doubt through Amara's internal thoughts - we hear her remember what people said ("Chasing myths") and know exactly who doubted her (professors, colleagues, father). The advantage is that we understand her feelings deeply and know specifically what was said. The FILM shows doubt through a quick flashback montage with images of a professor shaking his head, papers marked "REJECTED," etc. The advantage is that this is visually powerful and communicates a lot of rejection quickly, creating emotional impact through faces and images rather than words.

Question 10 Scoring Rubric

Score	Criteria
2	Identifies at least one thing GAINED in podcast format AND one thing LOST, with clear reasoning for each
1	Identifies either what's gained OR lost (not both), or identifies both but with weak reasoning
0	Does not identify what's gained or lost, or response does not address audio format specifically

Sample 2-Point Response for Question 10:
GAINED: A podcast could use voice acting to convey Amara's emotions - her trembling voice, excitement, perhaps tears. Sound effects like desert wind and the scraping of sand could create atmosphere. Music could build tension. The narrator's tone would add personality and emotion that text alone can't convey.

LOST: Unlike the novel, we couldn't access Amara's direct thoughts as easily (someone would have to speak them). Unlike the film, we couldn't SEE the discovery, the desert, or Amara's tears. The visual power of watching carved stone emerge from sand would be lost - we'd only hear a description.

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