There Is a "Contract" Between the Writer and the Reader

question 8

Multiple Choice

There is a "contract" between the writer and the reader, or participants in a conversation, to present new information so that it can easily be assimilated with what people already know. This is called the:

• A)Just-cause contract
• B)Back-door contract
• C)Elimination contract
• D)Grammar contract
• E)Given-new contract

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Definitions:

Berlinghieri's Saint Francis Altarpiece

A 13th-century painting by Bonaventura Berlinghieri, celebrated for its depiction of Saint Francis of Assisi and marking a significant moment in early Italian art.

Frontality

The depiction of a subject in visual arts where the figure is shown facing forward, directly engaging with the viewer.

Stiff Poses

A term describing rigid, unnatural body positions in art, often noted in earlier portrayals of the human figure.

Classical Relief

A sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material, traditionally used in the art of the ancient Greeks and Romans.