Directed tension is a term that describes
A) a sharp focus on a subject that tethers the subject to the viewer.
B) actors playing to an audience's anxieties.
C) implied movement in a still image.
D) none of the above.

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Directed tension refers to the way in which the elements within a still image create a sense of implied movement or energy. This can be achieved through the use of diagonal lines, contrasting elements, or other compositional techniques that create a visual sense of tension or drama. The other choices do not accurately describe this term.

Directed Tension Is a Term That Describes