Describe at least two basic narrative traits of the classical Hollywood cinema, and give examples of each from Film Art, the lecture, and films shown in class.

Homer influenced Greek civilization by

A. writing the first history of the ancient world. B. providing the basis for the Latin language. C. undermining the religious institutions of his day. D. serving as a moral guide and giving texture to the Greek language.

Who was the principal librettist of opera seria during the eighteenth century?

A) Pietro Metastasio B) Voltaire C) Lorenzo da Ponte D) Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais