Formatting and Style

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the formatting and style guidelines used in screenwriting and scripts in Indian Cinema.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is the standard font used in screenwriting?

  1. Courier

  2. Times New Roman

  3. Arial

  4. Helvetica


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Courier is the standard font used in screenwriting because it is a monospaced font, meaning that each character takes up the same amount of space. This makes it easier to format the script and ensure that the dialogue and action are aligned properly.

What is the recommended font size for screenwriting?

  1. 10pt

  2. 11pt

  3. 12pt

  4. 13pt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

12pt is the recommended font size for screenwriting because it is large enough to be easily readable, but not so large that it takes up too much space on the page.

What is the standard line spacing used in screenwriting?

  1. Single

  2. 1.5

  3. Double

  4. Triple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

1.5 line spacing is the standard line spacing used in screenwriting because it provides enough space between the lines to make the script easy to read, but not so much space that it wastes paper.

What is the proper way to format a character's name in a screenplay?

  1. ALL CAPS

  2. Title Case

  3. lowercase

  4. italicized


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Character names in a screenplay should be formatted in Title Case, meaning that the first letter of each word is capitalized. This helps to distinguish the character's name from the dialogue and action.

What is the proper way to format dialogue in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dialogue in a screenplay should be left-aligned. This helps to create a clean and easy-to-read script.

What is the proper way to format action in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Action in a screenplay should be indented. This helps to distinguish it from the dialogue and character names.

What is the proper way to format a scene heading in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scene headings in a screenplay should be centered. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the script.

What is the proper way to format a transition in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transitions in a screenplay should be centered. This helps to make them stand out from the rest of the script.

What is the proper way to format a parenthetical in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parentheticals in a screenplay should be indented. This helps to distinguish them from the dialogue and action.

What is the proper way to format a synopsis in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Synopses in a screenplay should be left-aligned. This helps to create a clean and easy-to-read script.

What is the proper way to format a treatment in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Treatments in a screenplay should be left-aligned. This helps to create a clean and easy-to-read script.

What is the proper way to format a pitch in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pitches in a screenplay should be left-aligned. This helps to create a clean and easy-to-read script.

What is the proper way to format a logline in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Loglines in a screenplay should be left-aligned. This helps to create a clean and easy-to-read script.

What is the proper way to format a character breakdown in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Character breakdowns in a screenplay should be left-aligned. This helps to create a clean and easy-to-read script.

What is the proper way to format a shot list in a screenplay?

  1. Centered

  2. Left-aligned

  3. Right-aligned

  4. Indented


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shot lists in a screenplay should be left-aligned. This helps to create a clean and easy-to-read script.

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