You are to write ONE paragraph between 10-12 sentences comparing and contrasting two film versions of Romeo and Juliet's balcony scene.
THE FILMS YOU WILL BE CHOOSING FROM INCLUDE:
Franco Zefferelli’s 1968 version, Alvin Rakoff’s 1978 version, Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 version, Kelly Asbury’s 2011 animated version:
POINTS OF SIMILARITIES OR CONTRAST:
1. Setting 2. Lighting 3. Sound effects (music) 4. Script/dialogue 5. Physical Gestures (shows chemistry) 6. Non-verbal cues (shows chemistry)
Mechanics and Style Write with the consistent tense (simple present) For example, ….. “The non-spoken physical gestures between Romeo and Juliet in the Baz Luhrman version is more effective and real compared to the overly dramatic physical in the ……”
Use the third person point of view. Proper punctuation (commas, apostrophes, capitalization of proper nouns, colons before listed items) Proper spelling.
No contractions (don’t, can’t, isn’t, etc.) Clarity of expression -state your ideas clearly and directly. No sentence fragments or run-on sentences.
Appropriate vocabulary -word choice is accurate.
Avoid slang. Avoid awkward phrasing -try to be clear.
Presentation/Process Proper MLA format -use the sample below as your guide
Times New Roman font, size 12 (just like the Opinion Essay)
Typed and visually aesthetic Note: a Work Cited page is not necessary for this assignment Simple title: Romeo and Juliet Balcony Scene Analysis
Double-spaced 10 sentences minimum Assignment Submission