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23 Jan 2026

A multi-line comparison that interrupts the action in *The Iliad* or *The Odyssey* is an example of what device?

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An epic simile (or Homeric simile) is a detailed, extended comparison that is many lines in length and often interrupts the action of an epic poem. It is a key feature of the style of Homer's *The Iliad* and *The Odyssey*.

Question 2

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20 Jan 2026

The stream of consciousness technique primarily reflects which literary movement’s focus on subjective experience?

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Stream of consciousness is a narrative technique that attempts to simulate the natural, often fragmented, flow of a character's thoughts and feelings (interiority). It is a key defining feature of the Modernist literary movement (early 20th century), which rejected traditional linear narratives to focus on subjective experience and the psychological landscapes of the individual.

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19 Jan 2026

Which principle best defines the thematic and stylistic core of Italian Neorealism?

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Italian Neorealism, emerging post-WWII, focused on depicting the authentic conditions and social issues of the working class and the poor. Stylistically, this was achieved by shooting on location (often in ruins) and frequently using non-professional actors to ensure a commitment to social and economic realism.

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17 Jan 2026

Chinua Achebe’s *Things Fall Apart* primarily explores the impact of what on traditional Igbo society?

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*Things Fall Apart* is a foundational work of modern African literature and post-colonial studies. It chronicles the life of Okonkwo and the devastating social, political, and cultural impact of the arrival of European missionaries and colonial administration on the traditional Igbo community in Nigeria. The central theme is the tragic clash between a traditional society and external colonial forces.

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17 Jan 2026

What is the primary function of a nation’s popular media when utilized as ‘soft power’?

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Soft power, a concept developed by Joseph Nye, is the ability of a nation to influence other nations and publics through attraction and persuasion, rather than coercion. Popular media (entertainment, films, music) is a key instrument of cultural soft power, as it subtly projects a nation's values, lifestyle, and ideals, thereby fostering goodwill and shaping global perceptions and cultural affinity. Options A, B, and D relate to economic, legal, or hard power objectives, not the primary non-coercive goal of cultural soft power.

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14 Jan 2026

What is the primary legal right that incentivizes creation and innovation in the entertainment industry?

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Copyright Protection is the cornerstone of intellectual property in the entertainment industry. It grants the creator of an original work (e.g., music, film, literature) exclusive rights to use and distribute it, thus providing the necessary economic incentive and legal protection against unauthorized copying or use. Trademark protects branding and titles, while Patent Law applies to technological inventions.

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12 Jan 2026

The *auteur* theory fundamentally shifted film criticism’s focus from what to what?

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The *auteur* theory, popularized by the French New Wave critics, posits that the director is the primary 'author' of a film. This concept fundamentally shifted film criticism away from treating the screenplay, actors, or studio conventions as the main source of a film's artistic merit, and instead focused on the director's consistent personal style, recurring themes, and unique aesthetic vision across their body of work.

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29 Dec 2025

The ‘Network Effect’ on digital entertainment platforms primarily leads to which economic outcome in content distribution?

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The Network Effect (or demand-side economies of scale) dictates that the value of the platform increases exponentially with the number of users. This creates a powerful positive feedback loop, leading to 'market tipping' where one or a few platforms achieve dominance. This results in high barriers to entry for new competitors and market concentration, often forming an oligopoly.

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29 Dec 2025

Who controls the photographic aspects, lighting, and camera movement of a film?

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The Cinematographer, also known as the Director of Photography (DoP), is the chief of the camera and light crews, responsible for the technical and artistic control of the film's visual image, which includes lighting, composition, and camera operation.

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28 Dec 2025

Which verse form consists of 19 lines, five tercets, a quatrain, and features two lines that repeat as refrains?

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The Villanelle is a fixed, 19-line poetic form composed of five tercets (three-line stanzas) and a final quatrain (four-line stanza). It uses only two rhymes and features two lines from the first tercet that are repeated alternately as refrains at the end of subsequent stanzas. The Sestina has 39 lines, and the Sonnet has 14 lines.

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