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The angle of an article (P1.5)

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  -------- Angles of the Two Articles CBS News Item on the Kaufman Family's Rescue Angle : Dramatic and Emotional Creation : This angle is crafted through the use of dramatic language and emotional interviews. The script highlights the dramatic elements of the rescue, such as the medical condition of the child, the involvement of the military, and the family's emotional reactions. Phrases like "heartbreaking rescue" and "very overwhelming" underscore the emotional impact, aiming to evoke a strong emotional response from the audience. ABC 10 News Item on the Kaufman Family's Rescue Angle : Sympathetic and Reassuring Creation : This angle is established through sympathetic storytelling and reassuring details. The script focuses on the happy reunion of the family and the successful rescue operation. Positive language like "very happy," "hugging," and "exciting" is used to convey a sense of relief and joy, providing a...

Three-Act Structure And Narrative Styles (P1.4)

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  Example Three Act Script After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a man who finances terrorist organisations. Learning that Le Chiffre plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest "00" operative will topple the man's organisation. Act 1: When James Bond, a British Secret Service agent portrayed by Daniel Craig, is granted a license to eliminate targets, he embarks on a mission filled with suspense and intrigue. Sent to Madagascar, he uncovers a connection to Le Chiffre, an enigmatic individual who funds terrorist groups. Bond’s investigation takes him deeper into a treacherous realm of spying and mystery, unveiling the malevolent schemes orchestrated by Le Chiffre. Act 2: MI6 becomes aware of Le Chiffre's scheme to raise a significant sum of money through a nail-biting high ...

Formant & Layout (P1.3)

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Film Scripts Title Page : Includes the title of the script, the writer's name, and contact information. Font and Spacing : Courier 12-point font. One-inch margins all around. Double-spaced. Structure : Scene Heading (INT./EXT. LOCATION - DAY/NIGHT): Indicates the location and time of day. Action : Describes the visual elements of the scene, always written in the present tense. Character Name : Centred, in uppercase, indicating who is speaking. Dialogue : Below the character name, in regular text. Parentheticals : Brief instructions for actors, in parentheses, below the character name and before dialogue. Transitions : Typically right-aligned (e.g., CUT TO:). TV Scripts Title Page : Similar to film scripts, with the addition of the episode title and episode number. Font and Spacing : Courier 12-point font. One-inch margins. Double-spaced. Structure : Act Breaks : TV scripts are divided into acts (Act One, Act Two, etc.). Scene Headings : Same as f...