Which of the following demonstrates a stretch relationship between screen and plot duration?
A) A five-minute scene captures in dramatic slow motion a two-minute shootout between police and a gang of bank robbers.
B) A 145-minute film covers the twenty-year career of a major league baseball player.
C) A minute-long flashback portrays a character thinking through the most important moments of his entire life.
D) An opening sequence summarizes the major events of the Vietnam War from beginning to end.
E) A short montage sequence encapsulates a typical school day for a teenage girl.

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In option A, the screen duration is longer than the plot duration as the five-minute scene captures a two-minute shootout. This stretch relationship demonstrates slow motion to emphasize the drama of the scene. The other options either have a plot duration equal to or longer than the screen duration, indicating a compression relationship.

Which of the Following Demonstrates a Stretch Relationship Between Screen