The Screenplay

When we consider the screenplay of the movie, we are thinking about the events, character actions, narrative and structural choices and the uses of language.

Understanding Plot

Story Elements

*Analysing Dialogue - Movies
Analysing Non-Linguistic
Irony

Essentially, irony describes an incongruity between what is expected and reality. It is used to describe when things emerge in a manner that is the direct opposite of expectations. Look through these slides to learn more about the different types of irony. 

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