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.

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!