How Disney Does It

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a film analysis activity that focuses on the concept of dramatic irony, specifically within the context of a Disney film. Students are asked to watch a film and then identify a moment of dramatic irony, where the audience is privy to information that a character in the film does not know. They must note the title of the film and the character involved, describe what the audience knows that the character does not, and explain the effect of this dramatic irony on the overall story.

The worksheet aims to teach students to recognize and analyze dramatic irony in storytelling, using Disney films as a familiar and accessible medium. By identifying what the audience knows in contrast to the character, students practice understanding the nuances of plot and character development. The task of explaining the effect of the irony on the story helps students think about how this device influences viewer engagement and emotional response. Such exercises enhance critical viewing skills and deepen students’ appreciation for narrative techniques in cinema.