Monk

Take length is used to represent status as someone with a disability. When Monk is considering the difference between 'popping' and 'banging', it uses an extremely long and drawn out take at points with minimal cuts, whereas this contrasts the rapper where his cuts are almost immediate. This connotes that, much like the plot leads onto, everyone is dependent on him; he is the most important focus of the scene. This is subverting the stereotypical expectation that a man with a disability would be overlooked or even ignored -- would be less important.

Slow pacing is used to represent disability as well. In the same scenario where Monk is considering the two terms, cuts are very infrequent and slow, meaning a slow pace. This slow pace actually portrays Monk in a negative light; it connotes that he is inferior because while everyone else can make a quick, decisive choice, he can not process the information particularly quickly or come up with a response. This conforms to the stereotype that disabled people are less able than what are considered normal people.

Shot/reverse-shot is another technique used in representation. This technique is initialized when the rapper asks Monk his opinion. However, despite starting the conversation, following this Monk holds the majority of the discussion with the reversing shot predominantly the focus. Even though the 'normal' person was the first focus of the technique, this is juxtaposed with dominant screen time on Monk's behalf, signifying he is directly more important than the rapper. This is also subverting the stereotypical view that the normal person would be directly more important.

Diagetic dialogue is used to represent disability in a good light. When evaluating the connotations of 'popping' and 'banging', he uses the description of 'evocative', and otherwise upholds a very sophisticated manner of speaking. This contrasts the 'normal' rapper's terms and pronunciation, like the examples of 'popping' and 'banging themselves. This signifies that Monk is considerably more intelligent than his peers. This is subverting the stereotype that disabled people are less educated and inferior to 'normal' to people.

Sound bridges are another sound technique used to represent Monk. When the rapper is talking, it is only synchronous. However, Monk's use of sound is asynchronous and forms a bridge through many shots even when you can't see him. This connotes he is important and is what should be the focus even when we can't see him. This is subverting the typical representation of someone with a disability because it signifies he is more important than the 'normal' people which would usually be the reverse.

Soundtrack is also used in representation. While Monk is going through his lengthy evaluation, suddenly a song begins to play, despite there having been no music playing before the focus was on Monk. The fact that music singles his character connotes he is the most important person in the scene, deserving his own soundtrack. This subverts the typical expectation that disabled people are inferior.