Just as Explicit and Implicit Meanings Need Not Pertain to the Movie

question 54

Multiple Choice

Just as explicit and implicit meanings need not pertain to the movie as a whole, not all implicit meaning is

• A) relevant.
• B) valid.
• C) interesting.
• D) tied to broad messages or themes.
• E) tied to small-scale messages or themes.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company to its shareholders from its profits or reserves.

Date of Record

The date of record is a cut-off date set by a corporation to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or distribution.

Liability

An obligation of an entity arising from past transactions or events, the settlement of which may result in the transfer of assets, provision of services, or other yielding of economic benefits in the future.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or instrument.