When Terry hurries down the hill to meet Edie in On the Waterfront, the rhythmic hammering of a pile driver serves to
A. demonstrate Terry's internal fear at confessing the truth to Edie.
B. demonstrate the two individuals' love for each other.
C. symbolize the harsh environment in which they live.
D. foreshadow impending violence.
Answer: A
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a. theatrical presentation of his subjects b. intersection of diagonals c. exaggerated chiaroscuro d. compositional triangle e. energetic motion
Wagner's music features numerous arias, with total breaks between the many scenes creating a sectional structure.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)