What Is One Reason "Melodrama" Remained Such a Contested Term

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is one reason "melodrama" remained such a contested term in the analysis and classification of movies?

• A) Movies described as melodramas have never enjoyed widespread popularity.
• B) The association of melodrama with strong emotions makes some question the value of melodrama.
• C) While melodramas were common in early American movie history, they have become scarcer in more recent years.
• D) Melodrama does not mix well with other genres such as adventure or historical epics.