| 1. Differentiate between form and content. Discuss how they are related. Think of some examples of works of art that have similar content but radically different forms.
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| 2. Discuss the different ways expectations can shape your interpretation of a movie.
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| 3. List some patterns commonly used in movies. Discuss how these patterns create structure and convey meaning.
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| 4. Explain why movies depend on light. Discuss how light can contribute to a film’s mood and meaning.
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| 5. Define and discuss the different factors that contribute to the illusion of movement in movies.
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| 6. List different ways movies can manipulate space and time. Explain how space and time are related in movies.
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| 7. Define realism and antirealism. Define verisimilitude. Discuss the significance of verisimilitude in both realism and antirealism.
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| 8. Define cinematic language. Describe how cinematic language is analogous to written language.
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