Scriptwriting Introduction to Scriptwriting 2

Question 1

What does the term 'logline' refer to in scriptwriting?

Accepted Answer

A one or two sentence summary of the story

Answer

A logline is a concise one or two sentence summary that captures the core premise of a story.

Question 2

In standard screenplay format, where is a character's name placed before dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Centered above the dialogue

Answer

Character names (cues) are centered above their lines of dialogue.

Question 3

What is a 'parenthetical' used for in a screenplay?

Accepted Answer

To indicate how a line should be delivered or a small action

Answer

A parenthetical gives a brief direction for tone or action within a character's dialogue.

Question 4

Which term describes the introduction of a story element that pays off later?

Accepted Answer

Setup

Answer

A setup plants information or an object early that becomes important (the payoff) later.

Question 5

What does 'O.S.' mean in a screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Off Screen

Answer

O.S. stands for Off Screen, meaning the character is in the scene but not visible.

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