While Dialogue in Most Movies Represents Ordinary Speech, the Screwball

question 49

Multiple Choice

While dialogue in most movies represents ordinary speech, the screwball comedies of the 1930s invented

• A) a serious, naturalistic style.
• B) a fast, witty style that called attention to itself.
• C) a languorous, slow style that expressed romantic longing.
• D) a staccato, clipped manner of speech.
• E) a proper, formal style.

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