What distinguishes the use of watercolor in Li Shida’s Five Deer Hermitage from Winslow Homer’s Boys Wading?

a. Calligraphic brushstrokes in black ink provide detail to painted forms.
b. Gouache builds up contrasting areas of light and shadow.
c. Translucent glazes create jewel-like colors and veils of light.
d. Airbrushing removes the personal touch of individual brushstrokes.


a. Calligraphic brushstrokes in black ink provide detail to painted forms.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Chilkat blanket from the early 20th century?

a. It is made of cedar bark and mountain goat wool. b. It is made to be worn over the shoulders. c. It is decorated with a combination of animal and abstract motifs. d. It is designed and produced entirely by Chilkat women.

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Orange lights, which give off warmer colors, have __________ wattage than blue lights, which give off cooler colors.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What is a cutaway?

A) a shot that is cut out by the editor B) a shot that should have been recorded but wasn't C) a shot related to the main event D) a shot that is not useable because of a mistake E) a shot that is too short

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In a scene from the famous Sophocles play Oedipus Rex, Oedipus begins one of his many lines with "You are at prayer, and in answer,/if you will heed my words/and minister to your own disease,/you may hope for help and win relief"." He then continues to speak for another 70 lines. He is not the only person on stage and he is directly speaking to another character. What kind of language element is this?

A. soliloquy B. aside C. narration D. monologue

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