Analyzing the following expressions:
The expressions above are oxymorons, meaning that they put together words whose meaning are contrasting. We would assume that, if something or someone is pretty, they cannot be ugly; if something is true, it cannot be a lie.
That, however, is not the real purpose of this rhetorical device. The apparent contradiction mentioned above is precisely that: apparent. It does make sense in context because the first word serves as an intensifier of the second word.
We can observe that in the following examples:
- The bruise on his leg after the accident was pretty ugly.
- I can't believe she said that to you! Those are true lies.
In both instances, the first words of the oxymoron are intensifying the second one. The cut wasn't merely ugly, it was very ugly. "Pretty" does not keep its original meaning in this context.
The same happens with the word "true". The lies told were extremely obvious. "True" does not keep its original meaning either.
The catacombs were dark, cold, musty, thick-aired, and full of dead people and bones.
He didn't want to hear about her moral ethics - especially since she had thrown them all to the dogs anyway.
Answer:
A. the time in which the film is set
Explanation:
Like the book, the movie version of "The Most Dangerous Game" features the story of a famous hunter who was forced to participate in a hunt where he was the hunt. The story is full of suspense elements that are reinforced in the cinematographic version with the use of dramatic music and visual chase details, where the viewer feels all the anxiety of the hunt. The addition of human life to the hunt is already an element that increases the suspense intensely, as it leaves the viewer apprehensive about how the game will end. The timing of the film, however, does not add to the suspense and is just one element of the setting.
International organization composed of independent states brought together to encourage diplomacy and peace between various countries. The UN is also in charge of maintaining treaty obligations and ensuring that countries included in the organization obey international laws.
