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paragraph 1: begin by immediately rating the film (“eve contact deserves 4 out of 5 stars! " for
the rest of your presentation will explain your rating. include in this first paragraph a brief
summary of the important story elements of the film. who are the characters? where does the action of
the film take place? what happens? what do you think the film maker wants you to think, feel, or do
while watching? refer back to the notes taken while watching,
paragraph 2: discuss the suspense techniques used in the movie. which literary suspense techniques
(foreshadowing, flashback, imagery, etc.) are present in the film? which techniques specific to film
(camera angles, types of shots, soundtrack, and special effects) are used to create suspense? are the
techniques used effectively? why or why not? be sure to describe specifics from the film in the same way
you would quote "textual evidence in an essay. refer back to the notes taken while watching the film.
paragraph 3: discuss the overall quality of this short film. what are its strengths? what suggestions
would you make for improvement? what about the film will you remember most? refer back to your
notes taken while watching