Literary Genre (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is the primary genre of 'On the Waterfront'?
What is the primary genre of 'On the Waterfront'?
Social realist drama
What type of character arc does Terry follow in the film?
What type of character arc does Terry follow in the film?
Classic redemption arc
What does Joey's jacket symbolise in the film?
What does Joey's jacket symbolise in the film?
Moral courage
What do Terry's pigeons represent?
What do Terry's pigeons represent?
Innocence and loyalty
In the taxi scene, what does the taxi represent?
In the taxi scene, what does the taxi represent?
A confessional space
What do the church and ship's hold symbolise?
What do the church and ship's hold symbolise?
Moral confrontation and truth
Who was the cinematographer for 'On the Waterfront'?
Who was the cinematographer for 'On the Waterfront'?
Boris Kaufman
Where was 'On the Waterfront' filmed?
Where was 'On the Waterfront' filmed?
Real New Jersey dock locations
What lighting style creates moral ambiguity in the film?
What lighting style creates moral ambiguity in the film?
Low-key lighting
Why are characters framed in confined spaces?
Why are characters framed in confined spaces?
To suggest entrapment
How is the dialogue in the film characterised?
How is the dialogue in the film characterised?
Naturalistic and unpolished
How is 'I coulda been a contender' delivered?
How is 'I coulda been a contender' delivered?
Quietly with regret
Who composed the musical score for the film?
Who composed the musical score for the film?
Leonard Bernstein
What musical elements does Bernstein's score blend?
What musical elements does Bernstein's score blend?
Jazz, classical, and minimalist
How are violent scenes edited in the film?
How are violent scenes edited in the film?
To feel abrupt and brutal