English - The Hero's Journey Assessment

Low angle

Camera shoots subject from below. Subject appears more intimidating or powerful.

Close-up

When a part of the body (or an object) fills the frame. An extreme close-up might capture a particular detail, texture, or emotion.

Long-shot

Also called an “establishing shot,” which shows the characters in their entirety, as well as some of the surrounding environment. In an extreme long shot, the subject appears small in comparison to the surrounding environment.

High-angle

Camera shoots subject from above. Subject appears vulnerable, weak, trapped.

Mise en scene

All of the elements placed in front of the camera to be photographed. Always intentional and often symbolic. Includes acting, casting, blocking, set design, props, costume, lighting, and color.

Imagery

The use of sensory detail to provide rich description.

Diction

The word choices an author makes.

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Mood

The feeling of a whole work, such as “dark” or “playful.”

Motif

An image or concept that is repeated throughout literature.

Oxymoron

Apparently contradictory terms placed side by side to create one concept.

Theme

The central idea of a piece of literature that is not a single word, but a complete idea.