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Student Name: Sadia Begum 

Name of show:  GAME OF THRONES	Quote	Explain
Style	"EXT. CLEARING - DAY" "EXT. FOREST - DUSK" "EXT. EMPTY CAMP - NIGHT" (These Sluglines are from the Game Of Thrones script towards the beginning of the script) ----------------------------------- "Snow drifts across the bodies of the fallen dead. Eight corpses lie frozen on the ground-- men, women, and children, wearing heavy furs. The wind whips through their long hair" (This section of action is from the opening of the Game Of Thrones script) ----------------------------------- "WILL We should start back. They're all dead" (This section of dialogue is from the opening of the Game Of Thrones script - the characters name is Will and the dialogue is talking about the dead characters at the start) ----------------------------------- "WILL (terrified) Gods..." (This section of dialogue is from the Game Of Thrones script. The 'terrified" part is where the writer has used a dialogue parenthetical)	Slugline: The Slugline is a type of title for scripts which contains 3 elements. The first element is either 'Ext' or 'Int' which tells us whether the scene is inside or outside. The second element is a brief description of the location (e.g. cabin) and the last element is the time of day (e.g. night). Also, for the Slugline, it must be in all capitals and there must be a full stop and dash present. ----------------------------------- Action Action is an element within scripts which gives an overview of what is currently happening on stage and the characters. A few key factors to remember about action are: - it must be in present tense and must be talking about what is happening on stage at that specific moment in time - It must be included before dialogue and if names are mentioned, they should be in all caps. - Information on characters should be mentioned (e.g. age, clothes, what they are doing) and information on the location. ----------------------------------- Dialogue Dialogue is what the characters are saying during the scenes of the script and the dialogue always contains 2 specific elements. 1) The characters name above the dialogue (This must always be in capital letters for the first time a name is mentioned and later on, the writer can decide whether it is always in capitals, but usually, writers make it capital to notice the name easily) 2) The dialogue (This must be in lower case unless you want to emphasise how the character is speaking (e.g. shouting so you have certain words in capital letters) Also, when writing dialogue for characters, it must be relevant to how the character is (e.g. if a teenager is talking, have dialogue which sounds teenager like) and you must remember not to have the characters speak like you do. (They should be completely different) ----------------------------------- Other Other elements which may be included in scripts are 'Dialogue Parenthetical's'. This element is something which describes how the dialogue is being spoken. However, this isn't an element which is a priority, because this can be linked into the director's orders (The director can tell the actors how to speak certain dialogue, this isn't required by the scriptwriter). Also, with this element, if you decide to use it, it must be in brackets and directly underneath the characters name)
Content	"WILL (20), a young ranger dressed all in black, surveys the grim scene from the back of his gelding. He gathers his reins and guides his horse south." (This section of action is from the Game Of Thrones script where the writer is introducing Will for the first time. Here, the writer has mentioned his age (20), his appearance (all black) and what he is currently doing (surveying the scene).  ----------------------------------- "EXT. EMPTY CAMP - NIGHT" "INT. DRESSING ROOM - SUNSET" (These sluglines are from the Game Of Thrones script. The 'EXT' part represents 'outside' and 'INT' represents 'inside') "Snow drifts across the bodies of the fallen dead. Eight corpses lie frozen on the ground -- men, women, children, wearing heavy furs" (This section of action is from the Game Of Thrones script and here the writer is describing the location in a negative way to possibly reflect a negative tone and mood) ----------------------------------- Fight at Empty Camp - Page 2 - "The three riders enter the camp. Their horses seem spooked as if they smell a predator nearby" Beheading Of Gared - Page 6 - "Gared's head topless off the stump bounces off a root and rolls. When Ned's back is turned, Theon put his boot on the head, kicks it away and laughs" Death of Direwolf - Page 8 - "She can't hurt you, she's dead"	Characters We are introduced to each character by having their ages in brackets and either a description on their appearance or their actions. The writer has introduced them in this way to give the viewer(s) a small overview about the characters as individuals, which is good, because it helps the viewer learn more about the characters (this is especially good for people who haven't watched Game Of Thrones because it helps them understand the context clearly) -----------------------------------Locations The locations for this script are mentioned in the Sluglines (most locations are outside, however, there are odd locations inside) The locations are also mentioned during the action parts of the script and the writer has talked about the location(s) in a negative way by using negative vocabulary (e.g. 'fallen dead', 'corpses lie frozen') Having the majority of the locations outside gives the script a tone which is fairly mysterious but also interesting because having the characters outside during the scenes could represent the characters doing things on stage which would be engaging to watch (e.g. fighting with enemies). ----------------------------------- Scenes There are multiple events throughout the script, however, a few significant events include: - Fight at Empty Camp - Beheading of Gerad - Death of Direwolf For the unexpected Fight at the Empty Camp, this resulted in the beheading of Gerad. This is interesting to think about because even though it is a negative event, it is also an action which isn't very common in everyday life - especially in this generation, which is overall interesting because it is engaging to watch and think about.
Narrative structure	Introductions for characters Will - Page 1 - "Will (20), a young ranger dressed all in black, surveys the grim scene from the back of his gelding" Gared: - Page 1 - "His comrades, Gared (50)" Ser Waymar - Page 1 - "Ser Waymar Royce (18)" Ned - Page 4 - "Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark (40)" Theon - Page 5 - "His ward, Theon Greyjoy (19)" Hullen - Page 9 - "Hullen (40s), the horse master, frowns at this ill omen" Daenerys - Page 11 - "Daenerys (18) stands by the window..."	For the structure of the show, this is a multi-stranded narrative. I know this, because there are multiple names mentioned throughout the script and majority of the names aren't really associated with the other names. For example, at the start, we are introduced to characters such as Will, Gared and Ser Weymar. However, later on, we are introduced to characters such as Ned, Theon, Hullen and Daenerys Also, this script is written in Linear form, and I know this because after reading it, then doing a quick scan through the script, I was unable to find anything to show it is a Non-Linear script.
Genre	Quotations linked to Fantasy Page 14: "Kings lack the caution of common men" Page 15: "King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm" Page 16: "I don't want to be his Queen..." Quotations linked to Violence Page 1: "Snow drifts across the bodies of the fallen dead" Page 10: "It'll be a mercy to kill them" Page 14: "His fingers toy with the hilt of his sheathed sword"	The genre for this script is Fantasy, with a hint of violence. I know this because, throughout the script, there are people of royalty mentioned (e.g. Queen, Princess). Also, there are multiple events where violence has taken place or it is currently taking place (e.g. The opening of the script where there are corpses on the ground, the fight at the Empty Camp, the Beheading of Gared and the decision of killing the kids of the dead Direwolf). The writers choice of vocabulary also reflects violence (e.g. they used words such as "sword")
Target audience	Page 16: "I'd let his whole khalasar fuck you, all forty thousand men and their horses too if that's what it took. Come, dry your eyes" (The Target Audience would like this quotation from page 16 because it uses language which is familiar to the age group watching the production - 'fuck') Page 17: "Smile. And stand up straight. Let him see that you have breasts. Gods know, they're small enough as is" (The Target Audience would like this quotation from page 17 because it mentions a feature of women which is attractive to men - 'breasts')	The target audience for this would be young adults/adults (aged 18-25), and mainly aimed at the male gender. I think this, because, throughout the script, there are sexual references mentioned (breasts), which would attract men in particular, because the majority of men would be attracted by the sound of this feature of women. Also, at one point during the script, there is a swear word mentioned (fuck), which implies it would be aimed for older people, because this is more popular in terms of what vocab older people use compared to younger people, which overall would attract older people, because using vocabulary which is common for them would help them relate to the storyline better, which is engaging to watch. This production is also rated an 18+, so in terms of a second audience, I think that the only other second audience would be people who are over 18 and enjoy the genre of Fantasy because this production is fantasy based.

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Name of show: ALIEN	Quote	Explain
Style	"INT. ENGINE ROOM" (This Slugline is from the opening of the Alien script) ----------------------------------- "Circular, jammed with instruments. All of them idle. Console chairs for two. Empty." (This section of action is from the Alien script and here the writer is describing the location which the characters are currently in.) ----------------------------------- "KANE Rise and shine Lambert" (This section of dialogue is from the Alien script. Kane is a character within the script and he is an executive officer. Lambert is also a character within the script and he is a navigator) ----------------------------------- "BRETT Right, we're going in (smiles)" (This section of dialogue is from the Alien script and here the writer is using a dialogue parenthetical by having the verb 'smiles' in brackets to tell the viewer how the character is speaking)	Slugline: The Slugline is a type of title for scripts which contains 3 elements. The first element is either 'Ext' or 'Int' which tells us whether the scene is inside or outside. The second element is a brief description of the location (e.g. cabin) and the last element is the time of day (e.g. night). Also, for the Slugline, it must be in all capitals and there must be a full stop and dash present. ----------------------------------- Action Action is an element within scripts which gives an overview of what is currently happening on stage and the characters. A few key factors to remember about action are: - it must be in present tense and must be talking about what is happening on stage at that specific moment in time - It must be included before dialogue and if names are mentioned, they should be in all caps. - Information on characters should be mentioned (e.g. age, clothes, what they are doing) and information on the location. ----------------------------------- Dialogue Dialogue is what the characters are saying during the scenes of the script and the dialogue always contains 2 specific elements. 1) The characters name above the dialogue (This must always be in capital letters for the first time a name is mentioned and later on, the writer can decide whether it is always in capitals, but usually, writers make it capital to notice the name easily) 2) The dialogue (This must be in lower case unless you want to emphasise how the character is speaking (e.g. shouting so you have certain words in capital letters) Also, when writing dialogue for characters, it must be relevant to how the character is (e.g. if a teenager is talking, have dialogue which sounds teenager like) and you must remember not to have the characters speak like you do. (They should be completely different) ----------------------------------- Other Other elements which may be included in scripts are 'Dialogue Parenthetical's'. This element is something which describes how the dialogue is being spoken. However, this isn't an element which is a priority, because this can be linked into the director's orders (The director can tell the actors how to speak certain dialogue, this isn't required by the scriptwriter). Also, with this element, if you decide to use it, it must be in brackets and directly underneath the characters name)
Content	Dialogue before: Page 3 "KANE Rise and shine Lambert" "LAMBERT What time is it." "KANE (voice over) What do you care" Page 3-4 "Dallas.......Captain Kane..........Executive Officer Ripley.........Warrant Officer Ash.............Science Officer Lambert.......Navigator Parker...........Engineer Brett.......Engineering Technician Jones.........Cat" ----------------------------------- "INT. ENGINE ROOM" "EXT. NOSTROMO - MODEL" (These sluglines are from the Alien script. "INT" represents locations which are inside and "EXT" represents locations which are outside.) "Circular jammed with instruments. All of them idle. Console chairs for two. Empty" (This section of action is from the Alien script. The adjective "empty" creates an engaging atmosphere because to know that something is 'empty' seems fairly interesting to engage into)	Characters We are introduced to the characters by having a small section on the script with the characters names and their role within the production, and I think the writer has done this to clearly point out how everyone is relevant during the production (This is on page 3 to page 4). However, before this, there is some dialogue from Lambert and Kane and Dallas but no information about them as characters. Personally, I thought this ruined the script because I got confused straight away as to who these characters were and why they were speaking, which made me disengaged from the production for a portion of the time. ----------------------------------- Locations The locations for this script are introduced within the Slugline's (Most of the locations mentioned are inside however towards the end, there are a few outside) Also, the locations for this script are described within the action of the script, and the way the writer has described the locations, they have created an atmosphere which seems fairly technical and speedy (e.g. "Data mind back in b.g. Electronic hum") Also, the atmosphere created within the action is fairly active and engaging in my opinion because of the range of vocabulary which has been used within the action. (e.g. "Explosion of escaping gas")
Narrative structure	Page 1 "FADE IN SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE"	For the structure of this script, it is a single-stranded narrative and I know this because when all the characters are mentioned at the beginning (page 3-4) afterwards throughout the script, there is some form of interaction between all the characters. Also, at the start of the script, we are told that the story is at some point in the "future". This means that the timeframe for this script is a non-linear timeframe.
Genre	Quotations linked to Sci-Fi Page 1: "SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE" Page 1: "An electronic conversation ensues" Quotations linked to action Page 2: "Explosion of escaping gas" Page 5: "Runs through access procedure"	The genre for this script is 'sci-fi' with a hint of action. I know this because the opening of the script is mentioning the future, which overall can be related to sci-fi, because the genre of sci-fi is fairly based around technology and the future. Also, I think that there is a hint of action within the genre, because of the way certain elements are described within the action. (e.g. "Dallas punches the keyboard"). The verb "Punches" reflects action, because it can be seen as a verb which is popular in action related production.
Target audience	Page 13: "Legend on the screen: ALERT MONITORING FUNCTION FOR MATRIX DISPLAY AND INQUIRY" (The target audience would like this section of action because it sounds fairly technical when saying it, which overall can be linked towards the genre of Sci-Fi) Page 7: "Nothing but the hiss of static" (The secondary audience may like this section of action because there is action within this line, however, it is very vague action, so it may not attract them completely)	I think that the target audience for this isn't really based around age but is mainly based on peoples interests in terms of genre and likings as a whole. For example, if someone is into the genre of romance and horror, they wouldn't be interested in this script, because the genre is Sci-fi with a hint of action. Also, in terms of gender, I think that this script can be aimed for both males and females, because all the characters within the production are a mixture of males and females. (e.g. Lambert and Ripley are females, the rest are male) Also, in terms of secondary audience, I think that the secondary audience can be people who enjoy action, however, the reason why they are the secondary audience is that there isn't much action involved within the script - it is only a small hint of action.

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Name of show: Hot Fuzz	Quote	Explain
Style	--------------------------------- INT. METROPOLITAN POLICE STATION - DAY INT. SERGEANT'S GEEICE - DAY INT. SERGEANT'S OFFICE - DAY These sluglines are from the script 'Hot Fuzz' and these slugines clearly demonstrate that they have used the correct format for each one. "ANGEL sits opposite a jovial SERGEANT of the same age" This section of action from page 3 is an example of where a metaphor or simile could have been used to emphasise Angel's actions further. "MALE VOICE (V.O.) -and received a bravery award for efforts in the resolution of Operation Crackdcwn" Here is an example from page 1, where there is a flashback to Angel's history where he received an award.	Layout: The Hot Fuzz script uses the correct font and size, which is useful, because it allows us as the readers to be able to read the script easily without any confusion. Sluglines: The script uses sluglines by labelling each element correctly, however in my opinion, I felt that they weren't presented as obviously as they could've (The sluglines were the save as the action so having them bold would have made them easier to notice) Similes/metaphors: Unfortunately, the script does not mention any similes and metaphors, which could have been used to create a more visual image for the reader. However, the script was still easy to understand and straight to the point which was good because it meant that it wasn't too tricky to read. Unique elements within the script: The intro for this script is unique, because it goes over the angels history, which overall helps the reader learn more about the character as an individual.
Content	"POLICE CONSTABLE NICHOLAS ANGEL bursts through the entrance of a city police station and [U+FB02]ashes his warrant card." Here is an example of where the writer could have been more descriptive about the settings.  "ANGEL sits opposite a jovial SERGEANT of the same age" Here is an example of where perhaps before or after the action, the writer added a small description about the Sergeant so the audience can learn more about him. "SERGEANT  Hello Nicholas. How’s the hand?"  "ANGEL  Still a bit stiff." "SERGEANT  Hardly fitting for such a good boy." Here are some examples of how the dialogue is clear and natural to read.	Environmental Introductions: Throughout the script, they mention the settings, however do not go into much detail about the locations. It seems as though they have just placed the location onto the page to make the sluglines correct. Character Introductions: As a reader, I understood quite a decent amount of information about the protagonist, however, feel as though I didn't learn as much about the other characters as I could've. Personally, I felt that the writer didn't include any information about the characters. Quality of dialogue Overall, I feel that the dialogue is natural and clear to read and as a reader, I can tell who has leadership within the story as well understand Angel's position within the story.
Narrative structure	"CHIEF INSPECTOR If we let you carry on running around town, you’ll just continue to be exceptional and we can’t have that. You’ll put us all out of a job." Here is an example showing how Angel's exceptional work is affecting the future for the other characters  "ANGEL (CONT’D)  Janine, I’m being transferred. I’m going away for a while-" Here is an example showing that Angel is accepting the fact that he is being transferred.  "MALE VOICE (V.O.) Born and schooled in London. Graduated from Canterbury University in 1993 with a double [U+FB02]rst in politics and sociology" Here is an example from page 1 of how the script is a non-linear narrative.  -------------------------------	Events within script The main event within this script is that an exceptional police officer (Angel) is being transferred to the country and has no say in what he wants to do for himself. He is being transferred because the other characters feel as though if he stays in London, he will make them lose their jobs because of how well he does his job. Linear or Non-Linear Narrative? As a reader, I noticed that the structure of this script is that it is a non-linear narrative. I know this because, at the start, there is a flashback to Angel's history. Multi-stranded or single-stranded narrative? This script is single-stranded and I know this, because this script is only one straight forward story with a few characters with the protagonist
Genre	"SERGEANT  Getting stabbed by Santa." Here is an example of how there is a hint of comedy within this script.  "A group of Crime Scene Investigators dressed in white protective suits, face masks and goggles, work in a blood spattered room. A mobile rings. One of the CSI’s picks up." Here is a section of action from the top of page 9 which demonstrates how crime will be involved later on.	What is the genre of this script? After reading the script, I understood that the genre of this is action with a hint of comedy. Sub-genres: The sub-genres for this script are action and crime. I know this because there is a page in particular within the script which demonstrates to us as the reader that crime will be involved (page 9)
Target audience	---------------------------------- "ANGEL  With the greatest respect, sir. You can’t just make people disappear." Here is an example of dialogue from page 8 that demonstrates that Angel isn't using explicit language, regardless of how angry he may be at this moment in time. -----------------------------------	What gender would this script be for in particular? Personally, I feel that this script, in particular, would be aimed at males, because all the characters (apart from 1) are male - including the protagonist. What age range would enjoy this script? I think this script would be aimed at people aged 15-20 because throughout the script, the language used isn't anything too difficult to understand and it doesn't contain any explicit language (e.g. swearing) Spending power: Since the target audience are fairly young people, I feel that they won't have much money to invest into this film, unless they are receiving money from their parents. So, the spending  power would be things such as: cinema tickets (£7-£8) or perhaps a DVD.