“THE SIXTH SENSE” WORKSHEET II



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The Sixth Sense Viewing Guide

1. Write THREE examples of each of the following literary elements that can be found in film.

1. Foreshadowing:

2. Symbolism:

3. Climatic Moments:

2. Define the term “Munchousen by Proxy” and explain how it might relate to the film.

3. List some themes of the film. Explain why each theme could be the main idea of the movie.

4. What is the irony that can be found in the film?

5. Give a brief synopsis (summary) of the film, explaining the major events that take place in the story. Your summary should be no less than 10 sentences, and it should include the event that you believe is the climax of the film. What is the turning point of the film?

6. Explain the term flashback and describe how this literary device is used in the film.

7. Compare and contrast the characters of Cole (the boy Dr. Crow tries to help,) and Vincent Gray (the young man in the bathroom.) Remember to list similarities and differences between these two characters.

Similarities –

Differences -

8. What is the central conflict of The Sixth Sense?

9. List at least three symbols for ghosts and/or dead people found in this film:

10. How does the director of The Sixth Sense, M. Knight Shyamalan, create suspense and mood in the film?

11. What is the “sixth sense” the film explores?

12. Explain each example of symbolism as it is used in the film:

The red balloon –

The cold -

Faces of statues -

Cole’s lock of white hair -

13. During the scene in the house of the dead little girl, the story finds some resolution. What is resolved?

14. How does trustworthiness play a role in the film for you as the viewer?

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