Film exam Chapter 9 – Flashcards
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Which of the following is NOT a film genre?
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black-and-white films
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The term subgenre refers to
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distinct types within a genre.
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Filmmakers avoid mixing the conventions of more than one genre.
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False
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Most scholars see genre films as pure escapism, with no significant relation to contemporary society.
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False
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The Western is one of the youngest film genres.
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False
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One characteristic of any given genre is that its form remains unchanged over time.
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False
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Genres are groups of films that have themes, subjects, or techniques in common that unite them.
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True
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Genres come in and out of fashion in cycles.
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True
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Genres are constantly changing over time, borrowing techniques from other media, and reflecting innovations.
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True
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"Great Train Robbery" is an example of a very early Western.
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True
