Text Structure Quiz
1. Undoubtedly one of the most ambiguous movies of the 20th century is “The Shining” shot by Stanley Kubrick. a. condition/conclusion b. contrast c. clarification and emphasis d. comparison
2. According to the screenplay, Jack Torrance is a writer who has quit abusing alcohol, and moves into a distant hotel in the mountains with his family. a. addition b. summary and result c. sequence and time d. cause/effect
3. Isolation, (1) however, is what Jack needs to write his new novel, and (2) at the same time he will work as the hotel’s keeper. (1) a. contrast b. clarification and emphasis c. location and spatial order d. comparison (2) a. summary and result b. sequence and time c. cause/effect d. example
4. (1) During the film, Jack Torrance, influenced by the evil spirits, (2) gradually goes insane and attempts to kill his wife and son, but fails to do so and dies. (1) a. contrast b. clarification and emphasis c. sequence and time d. location and spatial order (2) a. sequence and time b. addition c. cause/effect d. comparison 5. The first and foremost criterion to evaluate “The Shining” is the atmosphere that was reproduced in the film. a. addition b. summary and result c. sequence and time d. condition/conclusion 6. Kubrick managed to convey a sense of isolation and detachment, (1) as well as the mystical fear (2) constantly increasing throughout the film. (1) a. sequence and time b. addition c. cause/effect d. comparison (2) a. contrast b. sequence and time c. clarification and emphasis d. condition/conclusion 7. Despite the luxurious furnishing, the Overlook hotel looks like a cemetery. a. sequence and time b. addition c. cause/effect d. contrast
1. The tension is (1) also delivered through scenes with ghosts and the depictions of how Jack (2) gradually loses his mind. (1) a. comparison b. clarification and emphasis c. addition d. location and spatial order (2) a. clarification and emphasis b. sequence and time c. cause/effect d. comparison 9. (1) After that sheunderstands that her husband is (2) evidently insane. (1) a. contrast b. addition c. location and spatial order d. sequence and time (2) a. summary and result b. clarification and emphasis c. cause/effect d. example
10. The sense of fear and desperation, which Kubrick intended to convey to the audience, is delivered masterfully, thus speaking in the film’s favor. a. sequence and time b. addition c. cause/effect d. comparison
11.(1) Then, (2) compared to Jack Nicholson’s and Scatman Crothers’s performance, the other actors seem obviously (3) unconvincing. (1) a. sequence and time b. addition c. cause/effect d. comparison (2) a. contrast b. sequence and time c. clarification and emphasis d. comparison (3) a. summary and result b. clarification and emphasis c. cause/effect d. example
12. While Jack Nicholson managed to create an image of a psychotic writer suffering from alcoholism, the other two members of the Torrance family look stilted and simulated. a. addition b. summary and result c. sequence and time d. condition/conclusion
13. In the case of Danny Lloyd, allowances can be made for him (1) because of his age and lack of acting experience; (2) however, Shelley Duvall in this particular movie is not at her best. (1) a. contrast b. clarification and emphasis c. sequence and time d. cause/effect (2) a. contrast b. addition c. cause/effect d. comparison 14. This makes significant contrast to Nicholson’s character, who is persuasive, especially in the scene when he breaks the bathroom door with a fire ax. a. addition b. summary and result c. clarification and emphasis d. condition/conclusion
15. (1) Finally the technical aspect is (2) also important for the film’s evaluation, and “The Shining” can be noted for a high level of cinematography. (1) a. contrast b. addition c. location and spatial order d. sequence and time (2) a. summary and result b. clarification and emphasis c. addition d. example
16. Besides, during the filming, a Steadycam system was used. a. addition b. summary and result c. sequence and time d. condition/conclusion
17. For instance, the scene when Danny rides his bicycle in the hotel’s corridors was shot with the help of this device. a. location and spatial order b. summary and result c. example d. condition/conclusion
18. To sum up, “The Shining” is an excellent horror movie, made by a well - known director, based on a famous writer’s novel. a. sequence and time b. condition/conclusion c. addition d. contrast
19. Technical novelties used during the filming also contribute to the positive assessment of the film. a. contrast b. addition c. cause/effect d. comparison
20. (1) However, in his background, other characters are lost due to simulated performance by Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd. (1) a. comparison b. clarification and emphasis c. sequence and time d. contrast (2) a. clarification and emphasis b. sequence and time c. cause/effect d. comparison Exercise 4. Classify the following linking words / phrases according to list below. for instance, therefore, in particular, both…and, indeed, hence, although, on the one hand… on the other hand, within, as a matter of fact, in brief, in spite of, accordingly, furthermore, on the whole, not only...but also, moreover, thus, nevertheless, that is (ie), in short, secondly, besides, as well as, on the contrary, therefore, at last, such as, whereas, afterward, in contrast (to), in conclusion, nonetheless, in addition, due to, despite, first, similar to
To List Points: in the first place, _______________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
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