Textual Analysis: Ready Player One

Ready Player One


TASK: Watch the trailer for Ready Player One and answer the following questions.


1. What is the first camera shot of the trailer? Why do you think they used this?
2. What non-diagetic song did they use? Why do you think they selected this track?
3. Intertextuality is a keyword you need to know and understand. Copy down the following information

Intertextuality: the relationship between texts.

Write down a list of all the different texts (games, films etc.) that are seen on screen in the trailer.

4. In a paragraph explain how the trailer establishes the protagonist from the antagonist.
5. From the trailer, what do you think the target audience is? Explain your reasons.

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