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chiaroscuro
1. an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something
“the chiaroscuro of cobbled streets”
noun
/kjɑrəˈskʊroʊ/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"In the dramatic scene, the chiaroscuro highlighted _____ that captivated the audience."
Select three words related to chiaroscuro
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- clarity
- lightplay
- shadework
- uniform
- flat
- tenebrism
Choose the phrase that uses chiaroscuro correctly
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Find a word related to chiaroscuro
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