Explain how Slumdog Millionaire manipulates time

What will be an ideal response?


The posing of quiz questions to the young contestant triggers flashbacks to
early life experiences that aid the person in answering the question. Flashbacks are a
standard filmmaking technique that allows the restructuring of time by jumping
between the past and present to fill in gaps in the narrative, or disorient the viewer.

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The technology involved in early film and movies was electrical chemistry

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Edwin Porter’s The Great Train Robbery established:

a) the basic principles of editing; b) innovative camera placement; c) the single reel as the standard length of films; d) a three-tiered system of production, distribution and exhibition; e) all of the above

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We apply the skills of persuasion in our interpersonal communication because in our relationships with others we have needs. The needs include having others do things for us, agree with us, or simply engage with us

If we are successful in our efforts of persuasion, then we have achieved _____. A. liking B. promise C. esteem D. compliance

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Tracy is an excellent leader. She strives to incorporate an environment of collectivism and eliminate an individualistic attitude among the team members

She tries to inspire and motivate the employees and has clarity in shaping a way forward for her team as well as the organization. Tracy can be described as a ________ leader. a) transformationa b) transactional c) task d) process

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