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

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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

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The rewards of self-disclosure always outweigh the dangers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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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

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