XI 2.1 Understanding Cinema I

According to the text, cinema is described as a narrative medium that is:

• Text-based

• Auditory only

• Visual only

• Audio-visual

Which art form has had a strong visual influence on cinema as it developed before the advent of cinema?

• Architecture

• Sculpture

• Painting

• Literature

What is the unique quality of experiencing a work of sculpture?

• It is two-dimensional

• It can be viewed from only one point of view

• It appears the same from all angles

• It appears different from different points of view

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way music is used in films?

• Offering a melody for actors

• Helping in publicity

• Creating a silent film

• Adding emotional depth

What is the main difference between theatre and cinema according to the text?

• Theatre is two-dimensional

• Cinema is live communication

• Point of view of spectators remain same in cinema

• Theatre is temporal

What is the main material used in literature as mentioned in the text?

• Solid objects

• Lines

• Words

• Sound

Which art form uses building blocks, textures, and three-dimensional space?

• Music

• Painting

• Sculpture

• Literature

What is the main function of architecture according to the text?

• Serving a purpose of space and location

• Creating aesthetic experiences

• Offering multiple points of view

• Being a performing art

How does literature differ from cinema in terms of creating mental images?

• Literature lets the reader imagine

• Cinema provides different images for different viewers

• Cinema uses words to create images

• Literature uses visuals directly

What is the main similarity between painting and cinema according to the text?

• Both are temporal arts

• Both use sound and silence

• Both are live communication

• Both use lines, shapes, and colors