Which of the following art-cinema narrative conventions was exemplified by Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water?
A. telephoto shooting
B. the lack of closure
C. a jarring shift of tone
D. jump cutting
Answer: B
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are thus interchangeable.
a. true b. false
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a. Difficult to set up b. Expensive to get into operation c. Subject to double taxation d. Margin calls
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A. analyzes a film in terms of its unifying central concerns and the director's intentions. B. focuses on the performances of major stars or film personalities. C. focuses on the special skills, style, techniques, and philosophy of the director. D. focuses on how a director uses the potential of the medium to communicate, not on what he or she communicates or why.
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a. hidden b. preserved c. destroyed d. painted over