What analytical function does the sequential juxtaposition of two distinct shots primarily serve in film theory?

💡 Explanation:

The sequential juxtaposition of distinct shots (montage) is the foundation of Soviet Montage Theory and the Kuleshov Effect. Its primary analytical function is to create a new, synthesized, or implied meaning (a 'third meaning') in the viewer's mind that is not explicitly present in either individual shot, but emerges from their combination.