Which two statements represent the characteristics of film noir?

•the film ridicules political issues.

•the film uses low-key lighting.

•the film uses exaggerated physical actions to induce laughter.

•the primary moods of the film are pessimism and cynicism.

•the film invokes fear through the mental state of the characters.

What argument did vincent start that caused him to be kicked out of the house for good? he refused to get a job. he refused to talk to his parents’ friends. he refused to his mother around the house. he refused to go to church.

In 5 short paragraphs, describe the attributes of the musical selection, according to the following critical criteria: 1. recognize and describe: at least one example of each of the following musical elements : rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form that are present in this particular composition, using specific musical terms learnt in the course and descriptive adjectives. examples of descriptive adjectives might include: a "menacing" melody, "triumphant" dynamics, or a "racing" tempo. use your imagination! 2. develop: a conclusion about what the composer was trying to represent. [might a "racing" tempo represent an attempt to escape from danger or dancing at a celebration? ] 3. interpret: the composition's emotional value, using language that describes emotional states. does the music express joy, fear, pleasure, optimism, sadness? 4. evaluate: the composition's creative quality: what makes this composition a valuable work of art? 5. analyze: its personal effect on you. how does this work express aspects of the human condition? does the music suggest a philosophy for living?

Reflects the pros and cons of continuous software updating?