Question

Which term refers to an object that is critical to the characters in a film, but may be insignificant to the viewing audience? Prop Icon MacGuffin Noir

Answer 1

I believe that the most fitting answer for this question would be a McGuffin. A McGuffin is an item in a story that triggers the plot into some action. Props and icons may be important to both the viewing audience and the characters, so these answers can be ruled out. Noir can also be ruled out, as this is a film style. Hope this helps.