How do cutscenes in the video game “Resident Evil 4” adapt cinematic techniques used in horror films to trigger and reinforce fear responses, in comparison to traditional horror cinema such as The Nun?SL
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B
Official IB Result
IB Grade: B
Criteria A: Framework for the Essay
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A.1Research question
Excellent
A.2Research methods
Good
A.3Structure
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
- The research question is clear, relevant, and tightly delimited to a manageable comparison between a specific game and a specific horror film.
- The essay is organized with effective signposting, moving logically from methodology into analysis and conclusion.
- Structural choices such as the title page, contents page, and numbered figures generally support the communication of the investigation well.
- The method would be stronger if the scene-selection criteria were more explicit and consistently applied.
- Some comparisons rely on subjective selection and are not always systematically justified.
- The contents page and bibliography need more careful checking for accuracy and consistency.
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
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B.1Knowledge
Good
B.2Understanding (Terminology)
Excellent
B.3Understanding (Concepts)
Good
Criteria Feedback
- The essay uses relevant film and horror terminology accurately and with reasonable consistency.
- A suitable conceptual frame is established and connected to the topic of fear in horror.
- The student shows clear familiarity with the primary texts and with relevant research on horror sound, imagery, and audience response.
- Some terminology is used a little loosely, especially where distinctions between related technical terms matter.
- Several concepts are introduced in broad terms rather than developed with full precision.
- The research base is uneven, with stronger scholarship mixed with less reliable or less integrated material.
Criteria C: Analysis and Line of Argument
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C.1Analysis
Good
C.2Line of argument
Good
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Criteria D: Discussion and Evaluation
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D.1Discussion
Moderate
D.2Evaluation
Moderate
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Criteria F: Formatting
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F.1The student provides a word count at the beginning of the document
F.2The title of the essay is stated at the start
F.3The work does not surpass the maximum word limit of 4000 words
F.4The pages are numbered
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