What is a subtext? Give an example of its use in a film discussed in the chapter
What will be an ideal response?
A subtext refers to those implicit meanings behind the language of a film or
play script. Any script meant to be spoken has a subtext, even one of great literary
distinction. Film examples included Romeo and Juliet and The Homecoming.
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To communicate successfully with the diverse group of listeners who comprise your audience, make sure your language is understandable, respectful, and unbiased
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Pluralistic ignorance
A. characterizes news reports B. is a result of the silent majority not speaking out C. happens when personal observations of public opinion are distorted or inaccurate D. occurs when the hard core is muted
The rewards of self-disclosure always outweigh the dangers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
His victory over the press in the first Gulf War was total and devastating:
a) H.W. Bush; b) John R. MacArthur; c) Norman Schwarzkopf; d) Walter Cronkite; e) Bill Moyers