Question 1

Explain how gangster films are simultaneously romantic and moralistic.

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Both celebrate the rule-defying outlaw t...

Question 2

What basic type of animation is also known as hand-drawn?

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A)   cel
B)   stop-motion
C)   3-D
D)   computer
E)   2-DF) A) and B)
G) C) and D) A

Question 3

Besides cinematic escapism, what other appeal might films in the superhero genre generally hold for audiences?

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A)   They offer narrative representations of Americans as rugged, self-sufficient individuals taming a savage wilderness.
B)   They appeal to viewers' inner aspirations of affecting meaningful change in a dauntingly complex universe.
C)   They offer audiences the exhilaration of confronting the dreaded other without the devastating consequences.
D)   They relieve science-inspired anxiety as their central theme for audiences.
E)   They are deeply rooted in the concept of the American dream, in which anyone, regardless of how humble his origin, can succeed.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

What is a movie theme?

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A)   a song heard over and over again on the sound track
B)   a unifying idea that a film expresses through its narrative or imagery
C)   a pitch, or short description of the film, presented by the producers to the studios they are trying to get to fund the film
D)   a recurring element in the story or imagery of the film, such as a lighting scheme or prop
E)   a type of genreF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

What is the central theme of the Western?

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A)   the conflict between civilization and wilderness
B)   the conflict between love and success
C)   the conflict between parental control and children's rights
D)   the conflict between the romanticization and the demonization of the outlaw
E)   the conflict between conservative and liberal politicsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Why have genre films been prevalent since the advent of cinema?

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A)   They are the most challenging kind of movie to produce.
B)   They are the cheapest kind of movie to produce.
C)   They immediately possess a preestablished script in the form of the literary sources upon which they are always based.
D)   They involve little to no creative input from the director.
E)   They appeal to audiences' preference for predictability over novelty.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Since the Western inherently concerns the thematic conflict between civilization and the wilderness, its grandiose landscapes typically symbolize

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A)   the monotonous routine of the frontier.
B)   the confined lives of frontier inhabitants.
C)   the overwrought emotions of cowboys.
D)   the alienation of nineteenth-century labor.
E)   the endless possibilities and untamable environment of the Old West.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Explain the dual tendency of genres as they evolve over time.

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Genres provide characteristics, styles, ...

Question 9

Why do flawed protagonists encourage in all kinds of movie narratives the kind of character development that satisfies audiences?

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Audiences identify strongly with charact...

Question 10

Instead of being described as a distinct movie genre, animation can best be categorized separately from other types of films due to its unique

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A)   narrative patterns.
B)   process.
C)   characters.
D)   lighting techniques.
E)   themes.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

What similarities does the horror genre share with the science fiction genre?

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A)   Both speculate on future trends and possibilities.
B)   Both deal with the transformation of ordinary people into extraordinary beings.
C)   Both deal with the human's encounter with forces beyond his or her control and understanding.
D)   Both feature heroes that are typically stoic, courageous, and politically progressive.
E)   Both are made with the intent to scare and terrify audiences.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

How are conventions enforced in genre films?

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A)   To the letter: Every conventional generic element must be present in the movie for it to be of a particular genre.
B)   Strictly: At least five conventional generic elements must be present in the movie for it to be of a particular genre.
C)   Obscurely: Only scholars and critics are allowed to deem a movie of a particular genre depending on the conventional elements it incorporates.
D)   Perfectly: No genre movie has ever wavered from a set formula.
E)   Somewhat: Conventions are not enforced, and while every movie within a particular genre will incorporate some of its elements, few include all conventions.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Why can categorizing movies into strict classifications be problematic?

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A)   because classifications are useless
B)   because there is no general agreement concerning classifications
C)   because classifications have nothing to do with film form
D)   because only experts can classify movies
E)   because many movies defy exact classification by any standardF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

What kind of lighting is typically used to distort facial features and cast shadows in horror movies?

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A)   Halloween lighting
B)   chiaroscuro lighting
C)   bright lighting
D)   natural lighting
E)   colorful lightingF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following demonstrates the necessity of generic transformation for a continually successful movie genre?

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A)   A movie genre that has undertaken conservative themes retains the same message during a period when Americans are rethinking long-held political principles.
B)   A movie genre becomes unpopular for appearing relatively old-fashioned and silly to a new generation of filmgoers.
C)   A movie genre responds to a period of economic turmoil by failing to address, either explicitly or implicitly, anything concerning current events.
D)   A movie genre is largely made a field for repetitive sequels, while other genres find original ideas by embracing advanced digital video technology.
E)   A movie genre reinvents itself when a host of young directors decide to use its form to create allegories about America's "war on terror."F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following is part of the story structure of a typical romantic comedy?

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A)   When two protagonists meet, it is love at first sight.
B)   Two protagonists fall in love due to extreme compatibility.
C)   Two protagonists must overcome obstacles to their relationship.
D)   Two protagonists enter into marriage without really knowing each other.
E)   When the two protagonists' relationship appears doomed, they both make a grand gesture that reunites them.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Provide an example of how genres are brought about inadvertently, not through conscious planning but through a cultural response in story form to changes and issues occurring in society.

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Possible example: It has been argued that the ascension of the superhero subgenre of action movie can be traced to Americans' desire after the traumatic events of September 11, 2001, to watch uncomplicated heroes vanquish their foes.

Question 18

Why do human beings continually create narratives out of various facts and details?

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A)   because narratives inherently convert storytelling material into propaganda to instill in others a particular political point of view
B)   because narratives are the most efficient way of disseminating and communicating all information
C)   because without narrative, people would not be able to make sense of the world around them
D)   because narrative style is the same all over the world, and thus to use narrative is to universalize particular experiences
E)   because by framing and presenting information we use narrative to arrange and understand the world and our place in itF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

What characteristic of notable documentary movies has allowed them to enjoy unprecedented popular and critical success in recent years?

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A)   big budgets
B)   controversy
C)   a refusal of narrative
D)   voice-overs by famous actors
E)   hybridity of foundational approaches to nonfiction filmmakingF) A) and B)
G) A) and E) E

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a film employing narrative organization in a way that goes against the arrangement of events in conventional order?

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A)   A film possesses an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement.
B)   A film's material is chosen and organized so that one event leads to another in a recognizable progression.
C)   A film jumps from scene to scene so that events proceed, not in chronological order, but rather according to poetical associations.
D)   A film advances linearly from scene to scene by following a character throughout the course of her day.
E)   A film documents the development of a protest movement by following several participants in dramatic fashion.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 3: Types of Movies

Explain how gangster films are simultaneously romantic and moralistic.

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What basic type of animation is also known as hand-drawn?

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Besides cinematic escapism, what other appeal might films in the superhero genre generally hold for audiences?

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What is a movie theme?

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What is the central theme of the Western?

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Why have genre films been prevalent since the advent of cinema?

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Explain the dual tendency of genres as they evolve over time.

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Why do flawed protagonists encourage in all kinds of movie narratives the kind of character development that satisfies audiences?

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What similarities does the horror genre share with the science fiction genre?

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How are conventions enforced in genre films?

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Why can categorizing movies into strict classifications be problematic?

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What kind of lighting is typically used to distort facial features and cast shadows in horror movies?

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Which of the following demonstrates the necessity of generic transformation for a continually successful movie genre?

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Which of the following is part of the story structure of a typical romantic comedy?

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