Synopsis
The synopsis is a piece of text that has been carefully constructed to convey key details with maximum impact. In a short space, it gives the reader a sense of the film's characters, narrative and style. The language used in the synopsis is carefully chosen to sum up the film's essence and to appeal to a potential audience.
Activity
In this activity you are going to analyse the synopsis for Thor. You should think about the following points:
- How is the text designed to appeal to the reader? What kind of audience do you think it is appealing to?
- How does the text convey a sense of character? What information and impression do you have of Thor?
- What does the synopsis tell you about the narrative? What do you expect to happen in the course of the film?
- What words and phrases give you a sense of the film’s style or the genre of the film?